Consult a healthcare professional if you:

• Have very painful swelling in the bruised area.
• Suspect a bruise has been caused by child abuse, domestic violence or elder abuse.
• Still have pain three days after a minor injury.
• Have frequent, large or painful bruises.
• Have bruises that begin suddenly or seem to develop for no reason.
• Have a personal or family history of easy bruising or bleeding.
• Notice a lump form over the bruise, which may be a sign of pooling blood, also called a hematoma.
• Have unusual bleeding, such as from the nose or gums.