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What are contusions?

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They are basically bruises

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What is contusion?
Just a fancy word for bruise
What is a tissue contusion?
Just a fancy word for a bruise (which is broken blood vessels, that cause blood to leak into the tissue)
What are symptoms of a contusion?
A contusion may appear as a bruise beneath the skin or may appear only on imaging tests; an internal wound may also generate symptoms such as weakness, perspiration, and pain
What causes contusions?
Blows to the chest, abdomen, or head with a blunt instrument (e.g. a football or a fist) can cause contusions
Contusion of Liver?
What is the question? A 'contusion" is the technical/medical term for a bruise.