What is unusual bruising a sign of?
What is unusual bruising a sign of?
Sudden unexplained bruising or blood spots under the skin or a sudden increase in the frequency of bruising may be caused by: A medicine, such as aspirin or blood thinners (anticoagulants). Infection that causes the buildup of toxin in the blood or tissues (sepsis).
Why do I have bruises on my Arms and legs?
If you develop unexplained bruising on your arms or legs, something caused it — you touched or bumped against something that resulted in that bruise. As we age, we bruise more easily due to skin fragility. Our skin becomes thinner and blood vessels become more fragile.
What should you do if you get a bruise on your arm?
The good news is most bruises aren’t a big deal even if you can’t explain them, said Candy Strey, a Marshfield Clinic oncology/hematology nurse practitioner. Unexplained bruising usually appears on the arms and lower legs. Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise.
Can a bruise be a sign of an underlying problem?
Bruising Easily Can Be Normal but Sometimes Signals an Underlying Problem. Bruises form when small blood vessels, called capillaries, near the skin’s surface are broken by the force of injury or impact. When this happens, blood leaks out of the vessels and shows up as a bright or dark red, purple or black mark on the skin.
Why is easy bruising so common in older adults?
Why is easy bruising so common in older adults? Most bruises form when small blood vessels (capillaries) near the skin’s surface are broken by the impact of a blow or injury — often on the arms or legs. When this happens, blood leaks out of the vessels and initially appears as a black-and-blue mark.
If you develop unexplained bruising on your arms or legs, something caused it — you touched or bumped against something that resulted in that bruise. As we age, we bruise more easily due to skin fragility. Our skin becomes thinner and blood vessels become more fragile.
The good news is most bruises aren’t a big deal even if you can’t explain them, said Candy Strey, a Marshfield Clinic oncology/hematology nurse practitioner. Unexplained bruising usually appears on the arms and lower legs. Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise.
How can I find out why I have bruises on my body?
To find the cause of your bruising, your doctor might check your blood platelet levels or do tests that measure the time it takes your blood to clot. Other serious causes of bruising include domestic violence or abuse. If a loved one has an unexplainable bruise,…
Why is easy bruising so common in older adults? Most bruises form when small blood vessels (capillaries) near the skin’s surface are broken by the impact of a blow or injury — often on the arms or legs. When this happens, blood leaks out of the vessels and initially appears as a black-and-blue mark.