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    Why does a bruise hurt?

    Question #78134. Asked by kisstherainbow. (Apr 01 07 10:55 AM)


    zbeckabee

    A contusion is a bump that happens under the skin after an injury. This bump is caused when fluid collects under the skin. A hematoma is also a bump that happens under the skin after an injury. But this bump is caused by blood that collects under the skin. Each can be called a bruise. The pain is a result of this injury.

    http://www.drbunn.com/bruise.htm


    Apr 01 07, 11:03 AM
    Rizeeve

    A bruise hurts because it was caused by an injury. The injury, usually caused by blunt impact, damages the capillaries.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruise

    Apr 01 07, 12:32 PM
    star_gazer

    Bruises hurt because it is a defensive measure of our brains to tell our bodies not to do that activity again that bruised us.

    Apr 01 07, 12:56 PM


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