Should You Be Concerned by a Bruise That Won’t Heal?

The Doctors answer a viewer question about a bruise that has not healed 3 weeks after his injury. Find out when you should be concerned a lasting bruise.

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[kimmiet]

I hate how this guy just interrupted her while she was talking.

[kaitlynsamsel]

Omg I had a bruise for like 2 months once. Like it would heal a little then come back it was really annoying

[mayr]

I’ve had a bruise post knee surgery for 6 months now, I’m thinking that’s too long 🤔

[fifin]

I fell on the street and bruised my right and left knees 7 months ago the bruise on the right is gone but the one on the left on the front of the knee is still pretty dark purple. Is that normal?

[kcspeed]

Dad has one for 10 years on his back, slipped on ice

[kimburrows]

What about a bruise toe from wearing shoes that still really bad after afew weeks (2 to 3)? It's like its taking forever to fade.

[tg]

I have a bruise on my leg and for the past few years I’ve been getting bruises in the same area, sometimes I accidentally hurt myself and other times I don’t recall bruising myself. Should I be worried?

[sharolaid]

I've had a bruise on my back for 4 I need help but havent been to the ER

[sherryejones]

I have 4 big bruises on my body that I have had for months and one of them over a year that are keeping concerned.

[STAYcutesy]

I have Bruises, that had been their for like Years-

[scrubz.n.squatz]

Try a year have old bruises all over my leg

[smileme]

My brother punched me in eye nd got really dark bruise. Its been two weeks still its purple . Been isolated from all since than nd crying not stopped. Plz help how to get rid of them ???

[giannasantos]

I got hit in the eye by a soccer ball when I was 11 and I’m 25 still with this bruise what should or doctor would help ne

[jeancarloasiong]

I have a big bruise in my face it healed but left a little hard thing in my face what do i do?

[kristitahada]

I wonder if dude was aware of how often he talked over the lady!

[alphaomega]

Tell me him lady! All I have is ice at home.

[izzypfutzenreuter]

I got whipped by my ex, it didn’t bleed or break the skin but I still have the bruises. It’s been 6 months now.

[CandiceHogg]

I have one on my back and its just never gonna go.

[dexter]

i slammed my head on a fence and i haved like a bump on my forehead for a year

[brucecolemancfo]

I've had a bruise from a blood test from one year ago. Should i be concerned?