I keep getting bruises all over. Some are as small as a nickel or quarter but others are big black and purple monsters. I've been getting them on my thighs and all over my arms but I've noticed one on my hip recently and now I have another monster on my upper arm. The thing is, I have no recollection of doing things that would bruise. I do have a high pain tolerance from 3 years of recurring kidney stones, so maybe I'm just particularly clutsy lately and just don't take note of the accidents because it doesn't hurt. I do tend to be anemic around that time of month, but the bruises have persisted for around a month and a half or so. Should I be concerned or no? Any clue what could cause excessive bruising?
2007-03-18 08:31:38 · 7 answers · asked by justpeachee22 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I'm young(22) and usually I have low blood pressure(diastolic in the low 60s), my dad's pretty adamate about my brothers watching that because high bloos pressure and heart disease run in my family and strike young. (I have a cousin who's also 22 that has high blood pressure and cholesterol, even though she's always been more petite)
2007-03-18 08:47:23 · update #1
I am high risk for chronic kidney failure. They were concerned that I had started that back in July of last year, but the levels of protein I was leaking in my urine hadn't progressed to a significant level yet...the nephrologist said that the protein leakage was due to the constant stress on the kidneys from stones and infections that were damaging the nephrons...guess this could have something to so with the 'ol kidneys, maybe I should give the nephrologist a call. I have an appointment in 2 months anyway.
2007-03-18 09:18:22 · update #2
Are you on a blood thinner? Or, how much ibuprofen or aspirin do you ingest? If not, see your medical provider. It could be something more serious.
Good luck!
2007-03-18 08:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by BB 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you should go to your family doctor and have that looked at. It could be as simple as you might be just one of those people that bruise easy, or it could be some other underlying condition. Make an appointment to see a doctor to make sure it's nothing serious. Hope everything is ok. good luck!
2007-03-18 08:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may be low in iron. Take a multivitamin, or an iron supplement. Iron anemia is very common in women, especially around your period because you lose blood.
2007-03-18 08:35:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could simply be anemic, or the worst you could have liver disease or a type of cancer that causes your blood clotting factor to lower. you should really seek out the reason....
low blood pressure is a sign of a possible chronic illness.
2007-03-18 09:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may have a clotting disorder. If you also get bleeding gums and nose bleeds it also goes along with this.
2007-03-18 08:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
high blood pressure will cause the bruises also.
2007-03-18 08:40:56 · answer #6 · answered by mrs_pipesmoker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is probably lyceuma.
2007-03-18 08:37:30 · answer #7 · answered by Goober g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you ran into something.
2007-03-18 08:35:04 · answer #8 · answered by UlaElis 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋