<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hi, I had my 2nd skiing lesson on Sunday evening. I fell over a few times and when I had finished and got in the car to drive home my left shin was very sore, I looked at it and there was a reddish lump which has now developed into a large bruise. I am tending to bruise easily at the moment and they ache. I had varicose vein removal surgery last year. Should I worry about this?  <response>: Hello, Bruises or contusion arent that uncommon. This type of usually minor injury happens when tiny blood vessels called capillaries are broken due to the fall. I suggest using cold compresses for local applications. I also suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. 