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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for hematoma OR purpura
  1. Bleeding (National Library of Medicine)  
    Bleeding is the loss of blood. It can be external, or outside the body, like when you get a cut or wound. It can also be internal, or inside the body, like when ...
  2. Platelet Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are blood cells. They form in your bone marrow, a sponge-like tissue in your bones. Platelets play a major role in blood ...
  3. Traumatic Brain Injury (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a sudden injury that causes damage to the brain. It may happen when there is a blow, ...
  4. Vasculitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Vasculitis is an inflammation of the blood vessels. It happens when the body's immune system attacks the blood vessel by mistake. It can happen because of an infection, ...
  5. Skin Conditions (National Library of Medicine)  
    What does your skin do? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects ...
  6. Blood Clots (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is a blood clot? A blood clot is a mass of blood that forms when platelets, proteins, and cells in the blood stick together. When you get hurt, your ...
  7. Brain Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your brain is the control center of your body. It controls your thoughts, memory, speech, and movement. It regulates the function of many organs. It's part ...
  8. Bruises (National Library of Medicine)  
    A bruise is a mark on your skin caused by blood trapped under the surface. It happens when an injury crushes small blood vessels but does not break the ...
  9. Head Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    Chances are you've bumped your head before. Often, the injury is minor because your skull is hard and it protects your brain. But other head injuries can be ...
  10. Hemophilia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... up of blood in the area (called a hematoma). Bleeding of the mouth and gums, including bleeding ...
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