What could be the reason I bruise so easily?!


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What could be the reason I bruise so easily?

I am suddenly bruising easily. I touched my wrist the other night and it left a bruise. I have bruises all over me and don't know why. I feel fine otherwise. Any ideas? I am not a clutz so...


Answers:

Most bruises form when small blood vessels (capillaries) near your skin's surface are broken by the impact of a blow or injury. When this happens, blood leaks out of the vessels and initially appears as a bluish-black mark. Eventually your body reabsorbs the blood, and the mark usually disappears.

Some people — especially women — are more prone to bruising than are others. As you get older, several factors may contribute to increased bruising, including:

Aging capillaries. Over time, the tissues supporting these vessels weaken, and capillary walls become more fragile and prone to rupture.
Thinning skin. With age, your skin becomes thinner and loses some of the protective fatty layer that helps cushion your blood vessels against injury. Excessive exposure to the sun can affect your skin much like aging does.
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. Your arms and legs are typical locations for bruises.




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