10 Symptoms of Liver Cancer
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #4: Easy Bruising
Bruising refers to a hematoma of the tissue where trauma causes damage to capillaries and venules resulting in the blood to seep or extravasate into the surrounding areas. Since most bruises are superficial, the bleeding causes the discoloration of the skin and will be visible until it is cleared by the immune system.
Bruising is usually caused by internal bleeding into the surrounding tissues without a break in the skin. It is easily recognized due to their characteristic purplish or bluish appearance following an injury. In liver cancer, bruises occur more commonly and frequently because of the low platelet levels.
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