what causes easy bruising?

Question

im 32 years of age and lately my skin bruises easily

Answer 1

I also bruise easily. I have heard it due to bad blood circulation and a lack of iron.

But because it is something that has just popped up for you...
Are they large bruises? Bruises for incidents you cannot account for? If so be warned that one of the warning signs of leukemia is bruising.. I'd have it checked out if you are worried.

Answer 2

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 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.

Answer 3

Bruising can be caused by many different things, including later stage liver disease, hemophilia, iron deficiency, and leukemia (only a few of the many causes of course). There's not really any way to tell what's wrong just by one symptom. It's probably best to talk to your doctor and get a few blood tests done. Don't freak out yet - there are things to check out before you start worrying too much.

Answer 4

I couldn't begin to explain it, but this link does:

http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/factsheets/families/F040177/

My little boy had this, he was diabetic but also had nose-bleeds and bruised easily, I don't think it was connected with his condition, though.

He had a bone marrow test and they confirmd there was no pathological reason and he was put on iron and some other stuff.

I might add that there appears to be no mention of adults in the explanation, so it may not be very common in adults.

Answer 5

there are many causes-----
1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ---like ibuprofen/Advil, Nuprin and naproxen/Aleve.
2. Anticoagulant prescribed for other cause eg.aspirin. Warfarin.
3 Cortisone. increases the fragility of the tiny blood vessels in the skin.
4 Inherited clotting problems such as in hemophilia.
5 Acquired clotting problems such as cirrhosis of liver.
6. connective tissue disorder so that there is less support to blood vessels.
difficult to tell exact cause, I presume that the diet you takes is complete. so no need to mentioned nutritional causes.

Answer 6

If you are on blood thinning drugs such as warfarin or asprin. Also if you are taking herbal remedies such as ginko biloba can also thin the blood.

If you are not I would go to the doctor as it can be an early sign of something more serious.

Answer 7

Could be something serious, you should get checked out by your doctor. There are a lot of things, varying from dietary deficiencies to cancers.

Answer 8

take some iron tablets for 30 days

Answer 9

It could be low platelet count. You really need to get blood work done.

Answer 10

I think that means your iron is low or/and you don't eat right. If it continues you should see a doctor.