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  2. Here’s Why You Bruise So Easily, According to a Doctor - AOL

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    Anti-inflammatories like aspirin and ibuprofen, as well as blood thinners, affect the blood’s ability to clot, per the Mayo Clinic, which can lead to excess leakage when a capillary bursts upon ...

  3. Bruise - Wikipedia

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    Most bruises occur close enough to the epidermis such that the bleeding causes a visible discoloration. The bruise then remains visible until the blood is either absorbed by tissues or cleared by immune system action. Bruises which do not blanch under pressure can involve capillaries at the level of skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, or bone ...

  4. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug - Wikipedia

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    NSAID identification on label of generic ibuprofen, an over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [1] [3] (NSAID) [1] are members of a therapeutic drug class which reduces pain, [4] decreases inflammation, decreases fever, [1] and prevents blood clots.

  5. Varicose veins - Wikipedia

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    Varicose veins are more common in women than in men and are linked with heredity. [16] Other related factors are pregnancy, obesity, menopause, aging, prolonged standing, leg injury and abdominal straining. Varicose veins are unlikely to be caused by crossing the legs or ankles. [17]

  6. Ibuprofen - Wikipedia

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    Ibuprofen is a weaker anti-inflammatory agent than other NSAIDs. [10] Ibuprofen was discovered in 1961 by Stewart Adams and John Nicholson [12] while working at Boots UK Limited and initially marketed as Brufen. [13] It is available under a number of brand names including Advil, Motrin, and Nurofen.

  7. Paging Dr. Internet, we need a diagnosis. In this series, Mashable examines the online world's influence on our health and prescribes new ways forward.When you twist open a bottle of Advil in ...

  8. Erythromelalgia - Wikipedia

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    The most prominent symptoms of erythromelalgia are episodes of erythema, swelling, a painful deep-aching of the soft tissue (usually either radiating or shooting) and tenderness, along with a painful burning sensation primarily in the extremities. These symptoms are often symmetric and affect the lower extremities more frequently than the upper ...

  9. Strain (injury) - Wikipedia

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    Two images of the same strain to the hamstring and associated bruising. One of the pictures was shot through a mirror. Specialty: Emergency medicine: Symptoms: Bruise, swelling, redness and soreness: Causes: Excessive stress and/or repeated injury on a muscle