Article: A bruise is a mark on your skin caused by injury to small blood vessels under the skin. When the skin is not broken and the small vessels leaks blood, it creates a bruise. Bruises are usually painful, tender, and swollen. In addition, there are different types of bruises, those that occur on the skin, to muscles, and on bones. Skin bruises are very common while bone bruises are the most serious.  Bruises can last weeks to months and change color as they heal starting as red, purple/blue then yellow. If there is family history of bruising then, then your doctor may look for a hereditary clotting factor deficiency. There are some medications that can cause you to bruise easier. These medications cause the blood to thin, which makes any little bump to the skin produce a bruise. In addition, blood thinners can cause easy bruising. Unexplained bruising while on a blood thinner may be a serious sign that your dosage is too high. Your doctor may be able to adjust your medication or offer some advice on how to reduce the bruising.  Blood thinners such as Coumadin, Xarelto, aspirin, Warfarin, Heparin, or Pradaxa may cause you to bruise easier than typical for you. While on these medications, bruises may also look worse than before. This is because bruising need blood to clot as it leaks from the broken vessels. Blood thinners prevents clotting and makes it take longer for the blood to start leaking. Other medication such as NSAIDS, corticosteroids, and antineoplastics can lead to platelet dysfunction and easy bruising. Nutritional supplements such as Vitamin E, Fish Oil, Garlic, and Gingko have been connected to easy bruising. Use any of the methods suggested even while on these medications, but talk to your doctor if any bruise spreads or if there is significant swelling or pain. Although most bruises will heal by themselves and will disappear within a couple of weeks, in some cases bruising can be a symptom of a more serious injury or condition. These can range from blood clotting issues to a number of diseases. Therefore, you should consult your doctor if:  The bruise is extremely painful and surrounded by swollen skin. Bruises appear suddenly or unexpectedly, for no apparent reason. You are currently taking blood-thinning medication. You are unable to move a joint near the location of the bruise. This may be an indication of a broken bone. You have continued, significant bruising, such as five or more spots without significant trauma. Personal or family history of abnormal bleeding. The bruise is located on the skull or face. You have abnormal bleeding other places, such as nose, gums, or in excrement. Vomit that resembles coffee grounds or black, tarry stools can also indicate GI bleeding.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Learn about bruises. Understand medicine-triggered bruising. Know when to contact a doctor.
Article: Whipped cream is a popular and delicious way to finish any iced coffee beverage. After transferring your blended iced cappuccino to a tall serving glass, add a few dollops or a swirl of whipped cream to the top for an extra-sweet treat. You can use regular dairy-based whipped cream for your coffee, or non-dairy coconut whipped cream as well. Whether you add whipped cream to your iced cappuccino or not, you can still garnish the top with chocolate or cocoa powder. To add cocoa, sprinkle a pinch of powder evenly over the surface of the beverage. To add chocolate, use a vegetable peeler to shave a few curls of chocolate off a bar and onto the beverage. If you do garnish with whipped cream and chocolate, add the whipped cream first and the chocolate or cocoa on top. You can also garnish your blended iced cappuccino with spices. Sprinkle a pinch (about ⅛ teaspoon (0.3 g)) of your favorite ground spices on top of the beverage or the whipped cream right before serving. Popular spices to pair with coffee drinks include:  Cinnamon Nutmeg Ginger Allspice Cloves Cookies and coffee are a tasty combination, and there are many different types of cookies that you can pair with your blended iced cappuccino. Some of the more traditional or popular cookies to serve with coffee include:  Biscotti Ginger snaps Shortbread Pistachio cookies
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Top it with whipped cream. Garnish it with chocolate or cocoa. Add ground spices. Serve it with a cookie.
Article: Invite your child’s potential father to sit with you in a neutral place, such as a restaurant or park. Tell them that you would like to have a paternity test and explain the reasons why you think they may be the father. Avoid using language that is insulting or offensive, which may make it more difficult to get a blood, hair, or other DNA sample. For example, “Hi Sam, I know things haven’t been easy with us, but could you please meet me at our local coffee shop for a few minutes. I know we slipped up and had sex and I’m wondering if you might be the baby’s father instead of Chris. I just want to talk to you about the possibility of getting a DNA sample from you to confirm whose baby I’m having. I understand that this may be difficult for you. Please take any time you need to make your decision on the meeting.” If you’re going through paternity testing, set aside some time to talk to your child if they are older than 4 or 5. Let them know that they’ll be getting a test to figure out some stuff about their health. Make sure to keep the language commensurate with the child’s age and use words that won’t scare them. This may make it easier to get the sample from your child and discuss who their father is with them following the test. For example, “Ari we’re going to go to the doctor today and have a test. You don’t have to worry, it won’t hurt and will take one second. The test is just going to give us information about your daddy and your health that we can use to keep you healthy and happy in the future.” Figuring out if he’s the father of your child is probably stressful for you. Talk to your close friends and family members about your feelings on the situation. Ask for suggestions about how best to handle situations you may confront as you tell if he’s the father. Let them help you out as much as they can, such as watching your child while you meet with him. As a part of your testing, or even if you’re considering it, meet with a professional counselor regularly. Discuss your feelings and concerns with the testing and the implications of determining who the father of your child is. Having a neutral and outside opinion can help you better deal with the emotional aspects of telling if the child is really his.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Ask the potential father for a sample. Talk to your child about the paternity test. Welcome support from friends and family. Seek professional counseling.