i havent done anything to cause bruises and its weird because i dont ever randomly get them, its to the point where ive noticed 4 new bruises in the last week...any idea what might cause this?
2006-08-04 10:54:10 · 12 answers · asked by lndsuedelvr 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
You could be anemic...especially if you've been feeling light-headed.
Leukemia also causes bruises, but I certainly wouldn't jump to that conclusion. I'm sure it's something very simple that vitamins or a change in diet can fix.
You should see a doctor.
2006-08-04 11:00:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any tiny little red dots on your skin? Not like a rash, but like a burst blood capillary? They are called petecchiae. Petechiae and bruising can be a sign of low platelets or platelets that are not working very well. This can be due to lots and lots of things. Are you taking aspirin, Plavix or any anticoagulants? These medications can cause bruises because they keep the platelets from working correctly (and also help prevent blood clots). A few are common but if you have a lot of these along with the bruises you might call your doctors for a checkup. I've read some of the other answerer's and I wouldn't be too concerned about leukemia just yet - that would be a worst case scenario.
2006-08-04 11:07:01 · answer #2 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about thumb-sized. But last winter, I filled in at goalie for my ice hockey team for like a week. The very first shot I took in the game was able to squeeze between all that equipment and hit the top of my knee. I had a black and blue knee for weeks. lol Ouch!
2016-03-26 23:24:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably anemia. I have a bruise that i've had for over a year, don't know how it got there. but i just found out i have anemia.
When you go to the doctor, have them check your thyroids and also for anemia.
2006-08-04 11:05:20 · answer #4 · answered by Morgan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to scare you, but see a doctor fast for checks. Bruising, as you describe, could be one of the first signs of leukemia. Please let me know what the outcome is. (arjay38@gmail.com)
2006-08-04 11:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by Scabius Fretful 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it checked out right away.
I don't want to alarm you with what I think it may or may not be.
Talk to a doctor immediately.
2006-08-04 10:58:43 · answer #6 · answered by L. M.C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the guy you are going to bed with to take it easier.
2006-08-04 10:58:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor emidatly that is a sign that something is verry wrong
2006-08-04 10:58:47 · answer #8 · answered by kbug_13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suffer from the same thing its a vitiman deficancy or a spider bite
2006-08-04 10:59:09 · answer #9 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probally while your sleeping u roll around and get many brusis
2006-08-04 10:59:16 · answer #10 · answered by Ciera baby* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋