Blood clot or bruise: Differences, symptoms, and more
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Bruises develop when capillaries burst after an impact, while blood clots occur when an injury damages blood vessels. Learn more.
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Blood clot or bruise: Differences, symptoms, and more
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Blood clot or bruise: Differences, symptoms, and more
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Blood clot or bruise: Differences, symptoms, and more
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Blood clot or bruise: Differences, symptoms, and more
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Blood clot or bruise: Differences, symptoms, and more