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https://www.lifehacker.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/General-51.jpg?quality=751280720After a bump, we can expect a bruise. But what if we find ourselves bruising without any noticeable cause? What might be behind it? Should we worry? Around 18 per cent of adults report easy bruising. As haematologists (blood doctors), we are often asked for advice when people are worried they might bruise too easily. […]