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jenscats5
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What coloring are you?? For example, I'm blonde & fair skinned, thus bruises will really show on me. Plus I'm thin skinned so I bruise easily.
Bruising can also be caused by vitamin deficiencies.
Bruising can also be caused by vitamin deficiencies.
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jenscats5
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Fit Freak said:I have dark hair and an almost olive (not quite there yet) skin tone. Thing is I think it might be a vitamin dificency... possibly lack of Iron. What do you think?
It's definitely possible. Check with your dr. next time you go & ask for a blood panel. That'd be the only way to know for sure if you're deficient on anything. I'd mention it to your Dr. especially if this is something new for you. I've always bruised easily, so it's not a concern.
toitasatiger
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I've been noticing bruises on my legs as well! Mostly on my thighs, either the back or on the outsides. I thought it was from my high impact running or cardio in combination with lack of nutrients. I'm not sure if that's possible but I definitely have noticed them and I know I haven't been bumping into anything because I"ve been sober and that was usually the only time I would wake up with bruises the next day was if I was drinking the night before. 
Damn those bruises that come out of nowhere on drunken nights! I'm glad those days are behind me now
Damn those bruises that come out of nowhere on drunken nights! I'm glad those days are behind me now
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jenscats5
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toitasatiger said:I've been noticing bruises on my legs as well! Mostly on my thighs, either the back or on the outsides. I thought it was from my high impact running or cardio in combination with lack of nutrients. I'm not sure if that's possible but I definitely have noticed them and I know I haven't been bumping into anything because I"ve been sober and that was usually the only time I would wake up with bruises the next day was if I was drinking the night before.
I do that too when I'm toasted. Look all beat up the next day!!
How a bruise forms
A bruise forms when a blow breaks small blood vessels near the skin's surface, allowing a small amount of blood to leak out under the skin. The trapped blood appears as a black-and-blue mark — a bruise. Sometimes tiny red dots or red splotches appear. Your body reabsorbs the blood with time, which causes the bruise to change color and eventually disappear.
Generally, the harder the blow, the larger the bruise. However, if you bruise easily, a minor bump — one you may not even notice — can result in substantial discoloration.
As you age, it's not uncommon for bruises to appear for no apparent reason. Your arms and legs are typical locations for these bruises.
Sometimes medications are the cause
Older adults tend to take more medications than do younger adults. Certain medications may cause you to bruise easily. For example, aspirin can somewhat interfere with your blood's ability to clot, increasing your risk of bruising. Other medications, such as ibuprofen, can also cause bleeding and bruising. People who are on prolonged steroid therapy for rheumatoid arthritis or asthma also may bruise more easily. Steroids and cortisone drugs also may thin the skin.
The benefits of these drugs, however, far outweigh the side effect of easy bruising. So don't discontinue any medication you suspect is causing you to bruise easily unless you first talk to your doctor.
Know that certain dietary supplements, including fish oil, vitamin E, garlic, ginger and ginkgo, also may contribute to easy bruising by increasing your risk of bleeding, especially if you're taking a blood thinner. Tell you doctor about any supplements you're taking, particularly if you're also taking a blood thinner.
It could also be something as simple as low Iron. If you just bruise once in a while when you bang yourself somewhere, practically no need to run to the doctor but if it happens often you may consider checking it out. Good luck and watch your steps. HAHA ! !
A bruise forms when a blow breaks small blood vessels near the skin's surface, allowing a small amount of blood to leak out under the skin. The trapped blood appears as a black-and-blue mark — a bruise. Sometimes tiny red dots or red splotches appear. Your body reabsorbs the blood with time, which causes the bruise to change color and eventually disappear.
Generally, the harder the blow, the larger the bruise. However, if you bruise easily, a minor bump — one you may not even notice — can result in substantial discoloration.
As you age, it's not uncommon for bruises to appear for no apparent reason. Your arms and legs are typical locations for these bruises.
Sometimes medications are the cause
Older adults tend to take more medications than do younger adults. Certain medications may cause you to bruise easily. For example, aspirin can somewhat interfere with your blood's ability to clot, increasing your risk of bruising. Other medications, such as ibuprofen, can also cause bleeding and bruising. People who are on prolonged steroid therapy for rheumatoid arthritis or asthma also may bruise more easily. Steroids and cortisone drugs also may thin the skin.
The benefits of these drugs, however, far outweigh the side effect of easy bruising. So don't discontinue any medication you suspect is causing you to bruise easily unless you first talk to your doctor.
Know that certain dietary supplements, including fish oil, vitamin E, garlic, ginger and ginkgo, also may contribute to easy bruising by increasing your risk of bleeding, especially if you're taking a blood thinner. Tell you doctor about any supplements you're taking, particularly if you're also taking a blood thinner.
It could also be something as simple as low Iron. If you just bruise once in a while when you bang yourself somewhere, practically no need to run to the doctor but if it happens often you may consider checking it out. Good luck and watch your steps. HAHA ! !
Diddlysquat
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I have no idea about causes and susceptibility but arnica cream works a treat for speeding their healing!
toitasatiger
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cool, thanks! I'll have to check out that arnica cream. Where can you find it?
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