Table of Contents
What does it mean if you bruise so easily?
Easy bruising sometimes indicates a serious underlying condition, such as a blood-clotting problem or a blood disease. See your doctor if you: Have frequent, large bruises, especially if your bruises appear on your trunk, back or face, or seem to develop for no known reasons.
Can a bruise start off yellow?
Between 5-10 days after the initial trauma your bruise will begin to turn a yellow or green shade. These colors are the result of the compounds biliverdin and bilirubin, which are produced when the body needs to break down hemoglobin (blood).
What does it mean when your bruise has red dots?
Tiny red or purple spots are called petechiae. Problems that can lead to blood spots or easy bruising include: Bleeding disorders like hemophilia or von Willebrand’s disease. Liver disease, like cirrhosis.
Why am I bruising so easily and losing weight?
When it comes to unexplained bruising, the hormone estrogen is to blame. The hormone is normally broken down in the liver along with fat, however, when you’re dieting your body is breaking up more fat than estrogen, leaving a lot more estrogen in the bloodstream than normal.
Does bruising easily mean low iron?
You may begin to bruise easily if you aren’t getting enough iron. That’s because your body needs iron to keep your blood cells healthy. If your blood cells aren’t healthy, your body won’t be able to get the oxygen that it needs to function. This may make your skin more susceptible to bruising.
What are the causes of bruising on the face?
Other possible causes of bruising include: 1 Deficiencies in vitamin B12, vitamin C or vitamin K. 2 Blood disorders such as Von Willebrand disease, hemophilia, platelet function defects or other blood clotting disorders. 3 Domestic, child or elder abuse. 4 Severe alcohol abuse. 5 Malnutrition.
Why do I get bruises when I eat?
But it plays an important role in blood clotting. If you don’t get enough vitamin K, you could get more bruises. Still, most healthy adults get enough of this vitamin from foods like leafy green vegetables. In some cases, unexplained bruises may be a sign that your blood cannot do its job well.
Why do I have bruises on my face after antibiotics?
Some antibiotics may also leave you prone to bruising. Other medications like steroids can make your skin thinner and more fragile. This can also lead to more bruises. Talk to your doctor if you notice more black-and-blue marks.
Should I talk to my doctor about my bruising?
When the cause of bruising is unclear, your doctor will likely order blood work to check for platelet problems or other blood clotting abnormalities. But don’t hesitate to ask your doctor for help. “We do a lot of consultations for bruising.