Definitions
- Referring to a raised mark on the skin caused by a blow or injury. - Describing a red, swollen, and painful area on the skin caused by an allergic reaction or insect bite. - Talking about a ridge or raised line on a surface, such as wood or metal.
- Describing a discoloration of the skin caused by an injury or blow. - Referring to a tender and swollen area on the skin caused by a physical impact. - Talking about a mark or injury caused by a blunt force trauma.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are marks or injuries on the skin caused by physical impact.
- 2Both can be painful or uncomfortable.
- 3Both can result from accidents or injuries.
- 4Both can take time to heal and fade away.
- 5Both can be treated with ice or pain relievers.
What is the difference?
- 1Appearance: Weals are raised and often red or swollen, while bruises are flat and discolored.
- 2Cause: Weals can be caused by an allergic reaction or insect bite, while bruises are caused by blunt force trauma.
- 3Pain: Weals can be itchy or painful, while bruises can be tender or sore to the touch.
- 4Severity: Bruises can range from mild discoloration to severe internal bleeding, while weals are typically less severe.
- 5Healing time: Weals may heal faster than bruises, which can take several days or weeks to fade away.
Remember this!
Weal and bruise are both marks or injuries on the skin caused by physical impact. However, the difference between weal and bruise is their appearance, cause, pain level, severity, and healing time. A weal is a raised mark that can be caused by an allergic reaction or insect bite, while a bruise is a flat discoloration caused by blunt force trauma.
