Surgeon says how to tell when a bruise is 'serious' after Trump diagnosis

Doctors have explained how to tell when a bruise could be something more serious after President Donald Trump’s recent diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency. The diagnosis followed public speculation about a hand mark initially dismissed as a bruise.

Doctors with the Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) say that w hile bruises are common and usually harmless, certain skin discolorations could signal something much more serious.

“Many patients come to us weeks after noticing what they thought was a simple bruise, but in reality, it was an early sign of a vein disorder or even a blood clot,” said Dr Pamela Kim, a vein specialist at CVR. “Knowing the difference can be lifesaving.”

How to tell the difference:

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