10 Symptoms of Pulled Muscles
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Bruising or Discoloration
A pulled muscle often occurs because of an injury. In this case, not only the muscle fibers but also the surrounding structures, including the blood vessels, can get damaged.
In cases when there is also a tear of the blood vessels alongside a muscle tear and stretching, a bluish discoloration will develop. A hematoma is also possible, which is a collection of blood within the damaged tissue.
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