🟣 COMMON, NOT-DANGEROUS REASONS FOR UNEXPLAINED BRUISING
✅ 1. Minor bumps you didn’t notice
Most bruises come from small impacts you forget about — especially on:
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legs
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arms
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hips
People who bruise easily may not remember a specific injury.
✅ 2. Age-related thinning of skin
As we get older:
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skin becomes thinner
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blood vessels become more fragile
Even tiny bumps cause bruises.
✅ 3. Medications
Some common drugs make bruising easier:
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Aspirin
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Ibuprofen
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Naproxen
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Blood thinners (warfarin, Eliquis)
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Steroids
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Certain antidepressants
These reduce clotting or make blood vessels fragile.
✅ 4. Nutrient deficiencies
Low levels of certain vitamins can cause easy bruising:
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin K
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Vitamin B12
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Folate
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Iron
Diet changes or supplements (if recommended by a doctor) can help.
✅ 5. Intense exercise
Heavy lifting, running, or strength training can cause tiny blood vessel tears that bruise afterward.
🟠 LESS COMMON, BUT IMPORTANT TO CHECK
These don’t mean you have a serious problem, but they’re worth paying attention to.
⚠️ 1. Bleeding or clotting disorders
Examples include:
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Von Willebrand disease
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Platelet problems
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Hemophilia (rare)
These usually come with:
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nosebleeds
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heavy menstrual bleeding
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gums bleeding
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bruising from very light touches
⚠️ 2. Liver disease
The liver makes clotting proteins. If it isn’t working well, bruising can increase.
Signs may include:
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fatigue
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jaundice
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swollen belly
⚠️ 3. Blood cancers (rare, but possible)
Leukemia or lymphoma can cause easy bruising because of low platelets, but they usually come with other symptoms like:
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persistent fatigue
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frequent infections
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night sweats
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weight loss
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pale skin
Bruising alone is not usually the only sign.
🔴 WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR
Seek medical evaluation if you notice:
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Bruises that are very large
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Bruises that happen daily without reason
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Bruising with nosebleeds or gums bleeding
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Bruising + fatigue or fever
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New bruising after starting a medication
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Bruises in odd places (like the torso or back)
A simple blood test can usually find the cause.
🟢 If you want, I can also give you:
✔ Foods that naturally support healthy blood vessels
✔ Signs of vitamin deficiencies that cause bruising
✔ A checklist to help figure out your personal cause
Just let me know!
