Bruising Easily
It is researched that woman are more prone to bruises than men.
As you age,the more prone to bruising you get.
There are two reasons for this.
1) Aging capillaries:over time the tissue that is supposed to be supporting theses vessels weaken leaving it a target for rupture.
2) Thining skin: as one age,the skin loses it protective fatty layer that helps cushion your blood vessels against injury
www.mayoclinic.com
Posted by Kevin N on 8/25/2009
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Some people bruise more easily than others, and this is indicative of fragile capillaries, poor health or an inability to create collagen. For people who bruise easily, bruises seem to appear for no apparent reason. ... One of the main causes of bruising seems to be a deficiency in certain nutrients,
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People with these conditions bruise easily and more than normal. Some possibilities include hemophilia (genetic disease) and the lesser known and often undiagnosed Von Willebrand's disease. Any unexplained bruising needs medical investigation. ... Causes of bruising easily or widespread bruising include:
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Health News - Should I Be Concerned About Bruising Easily? ... Dr. Dean: Bruising easily can be a sign of illness, especially when it is a change. Another sign of trouble would be if you bleed for a long time, without clotting, after a cut.
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Jackie: Why do I bruise so easily? ... Bruising can be a symptom of leukemia, or it may simply be caused by taking too much aspirin, ibuprofen, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Either way, ... If in addition to bruising, you are also slower to stop bleeding when you cut yourself, your symptoms are more serious.
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It's common to experience easy bruising with increasing age, and most bruises go away without treatment. Still, easy bruising can sometimes be a ... However, if you bruise easily, a minor bump — one you may not even notice — can result in substantial discoloration. Your arms and legs are typical locations for bruises.
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If you bruise easily, you may not even remember what caused a bruise. Bruising easily does not mean you have a serious health problem, especially if bruising is minimal or only shows up once in a while.
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i bruise easily - used to be i didn't even know i had one unless i saw it. i read that a vitamin c deficiency can cause bruising - not just bleeding gumes (which i did not have). i take 500 mg. of vitamin c daily and now when i bruise i know it.
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So I guess I'm bruising easily now. What does that mean exactly? Is that something to spend nights worrying over? I'll mention it to my RD when I see him at the end of Dec, but for now, is it worth a call? TIA, -Sharon;
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