i have been losing weight without dieting and i keep on coming up in bruises over my legs
2007-01-06 05:58:27 · 17 answers · asked by denise.s.clark@btinternet.com 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
See a Doctor
2007-01-06 05:59:27 · answer #1 · answered by Rebecca c 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 2 are probably unrelated. Bruising has to do with your clotting factors, and unless you have lost massive amounts of weight and have an eating disorder, chances are the bruising has nothing to do with your weight loss.
2007-01-06 06:00:50 · answer #2 · answered by happymom1981 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you in advancing years if so the bruising can be fairly usual and lack of vit C will not help so an orange a day and you might be taking blood thinners you will purple bruise easily and your weight loss if a few pounds don't worry but if it continues then its a trip to doc
2007-01-06 06:11:01 · answer #3 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who take medications for diseases, including blood thinners like aspirin, also have an increased risk of bruising.
You can also help prevent bruising by boosting your intake of vitamin C. Bruises occur more frequently in people who don't get enough vitamin C.
2007-01-06 06:00:43 · answer #4 · answered by sarabmw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SEE A DOCTOR---it could be leukemia--get a blood count. Go today! It could also be a vitamin c deficiency or other nutrients that are involved with clotting, but the weight loss may indicate greater issues.
2007-01-06 06:17:27 · answer #5 · answered by Amy f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew someone who had diabeities (sp?) who had bruises all over her legs. This might also be the cause for the unexplained weight loss.
I would consult a professional. Good luck.
2007-01-06 06:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you get to a doctor QUICK. I had the same thing and I was diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenia and I was in the ICU for about 4 days because my kidneys were shutting down. GET TO THE DOCTOR!
2007-01-06 06:01:42 · answer #7 · answered by healthspot_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should talk to your doctor about this. my guess is that you are lacking some essential nutrients in your diet (not intentionally, though) and you are bruising more easily than before.
2007-01-06 06:01:13 · answer #8 · answered by HansonFan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be sure to be taking your vitamins since dieting can cause a lack of em, this could be caused by minor every day bumps just be sure to take your flinstones!!!
2007-01-06 06:02:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, that could be something serious. Not to cause a panic or anything, but isn't that common in folks with AIDS? Seriously, go see a doctor.
2007-01-06 06:00:55 · answer #10 · answered by I hate friggin' crybabies 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋