Ecchymosis Symptoms Causes Diagnosis And Treatment
Symptoms The most definite sign and symptom of ecchymosis is a moderate to large portion of flat but discolored skin (greater than 1 centimeter). Additional symptoms may include pain, increased sensitivity, and swelling. Someone with ecchymosis may also experience symptoms of pain and swelling elsewhere in the body as a result of an injury such as a fall. Causes Ecchymosis can be caused by a traumatic incident, such as being hit with an object or falling on a hard surface....