When should you get a bruise checked out?

We occasionally bump into furniture or trip over something and fall which results in a bruise. It can be painful but generally not a reason for concern. However, if you notice any of these signs talk to your GP...

„ You have a fever with the bruising.

„ Your bruise appeared instantly after an injury.

„ You get large bruises without knocking into something or getting an injury.

„ You have an infection with streaks of redness spreading out from the bruise.

„ Your bruise doesn’t seem to heal. „ You notice you’re getting bruises more often than before.

„ You get bruises after taking a new drug.

„ You get crops of bruises without warning.