Bruises

A bruise is a collection of blood underneath the skin that is caused by trauma to an area of the body.

• Sometimes, enough bleeding occurs that a lump, called a hematoma, also forms.
• A bruise will usually heal on its own.
• If your child bruises often; has increased pain, swelling or limited joint movement; may have broken a bone; or has injured or bruised an eye, you should contact your child's physician.