For over a month now i have had bruising to my groin it is slowly getting worse and is now itching aswell what could cause this.

Bruises appear where tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, have broken or burst, leaking blood under the skin. The blood vessels burst as a result of banging or hitting your skin.

Bleeding under the skin makes a red or purple mark, which over time fades through shades of yellow or green. Bruises often feel tender or swollen at first.

Some people are naturally more likely to bruise than others, for example, because they don't have as much fat covering their arms or legs. But if you suddenly get lots of bruises, or start to bruise for no apparent reason, tell your doctor. Unusual bruising is sometimes a symptom of illness, such as a problem with your liver or blood -clotting mechanisms.

Treat bruises on your skin by limiting the bleeding. You can do this by cooling the area with ice packs. Place ice cubes or frozen vegetables in a plastic bag, wrap in a towel, and press over the area.