Call the doctor if a bruise does not improve within two weeks or fails to completely clear after three or four weeks. Go to an emergency room if you think you have a broken bone along with the bruise. Some bruises, such as those on the head or the eye, can cause a lot of anxiety.

What kind of bruise should I worry about?

People should consult a doctor about easy bruising if: they suddenly begin bruising more easily than before. they have other symptoms, such as yellow skin, a fever, low energy, or skin changes. they are taking medication and begin bruising more easily.

What is a dangerous bruise?

Bruises may be serious, and require medical care when bruising: Has not improved at all, or has gotten much worse, after a week. There could be a larger accumulation of blood, called a hematoma, under the skin. In some cases, a hematoma will need medical care or may clear up on its own.