10 Causes of Hematoma
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #1: Minor Physical Trauma
The occasional bump or knock is more or less inevitable. We can carelessly bump into a table or another part of the furniture around the home, or maybe even get involved in a physical altercation with another person. The impacts caused can cause the blood vessels beneath the skin to become ruptured, leading to a hematoma.
This type of hematoma is what we commonly call a bruise. They can sometimes be caused by the slightest of knocks, maybe leading to bruises that are barely noticeable. They will usually go away by themselves in time and should cause no lasting damage.
