Question 1

what cause so many bruise i am getting brusise all over me for n o reason.

Accepted Answer

Thin skin or meds.: Usually the bruises are due to being on aspirin, or blood thinners (coumadin (warfarin) or such meds), or having very fragile skin/blood vessels.

Question 2

bruise in leg 2 inches wide n 2 inches long has clear center. no injury. what might cause this?

Accepted Answer

Bruise: Most likely this was either from some trivial trauma or a spontaneous leakage of blood from a skin capillary. This should slowly resolve. If you have frequent unexplained bruising,bleeding from gums or nose, get checked for a hematology problem. Taking aspirin or medications like corticosteroid, Advil and Aleve can make you bruise easily.

Question 3

i bruise  really easily. what causes it?

Accepted Answer

See below : The cause is most likely friabile blood vessels meaning that they can rupture easily.  Could be caused by certain medications (i.e. Aspirin). Contact a hematologist.

Question 4

what causes bruises on body with no injury

Accepted Answer

Bruises: Unnoticed trauma, low platelets or bleeding disorders, blood thinner meds, extremely high blood pressure, etc.

Question 5

is there a bug bite that causes major bruising?

Accepted Answer

More than one can: Insects whose bites or stings may cause bruising include: Horseflies, Deer flies, mosquitoes, wasps, bees, scorpions,  Black Widow spiders, Hobo Spiders, Brown Recluse Spiders, ticks. In some, this can evolve into more sinister lesions.

Question 6

what would cause a child to get bruises real easily?

Accepted Answer

Trauma?: I would always be very concerned about a child with multiple bruises of different ages as child abuse has to be considered
if there is specific trauma to the area, that certainly could account
for the bruise.
It must be investigated.

Question 7

what can be the cause for bruising up after working out ?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin.: Any medication or condition that affects the platelets can cause bruising. Aspirin is one of the most common otc med that can do that. More serious bruising needs work up by a doctor.

Question 8

my child seems to get bruises very easily. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Where are they?: Most toddlers and school-age kids seem to always have bruises on their shins and knees -- signs of an active childhood. You worry when you find them in places you do not expect and if your child seems to have bleeding in other places, such as gums or stools or urine. If you are concerned have your child seen by her Doc.

Question 9

can you, by looking at bruises, say how they are caused if unexplained ?

Accepted Answer

Not simple to do: Most medical professionals are not trained to identify the cause of bruising from injury. Some bruises are caused by medical problems, such as clotting problems. If there is no history of even minor trauma, your doctor may be able to tell if there is a medical reason for the bruise.

Question 10

what could cause me to wake up with bruises, not knowing where they come from?

Accepted Answer

Trauma in sleep: This probably relates to your bruising yourself in your sleep.  It would be a good idea to do screening bloodwork to rule out a blood condition which might be causing this. See your physician.

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What cause so many bruise i am getting brusise all over me for n o reason.

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Bruise in leg 2 inches wide n 2 inches long has clear center. no injury. what might cause this?

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I bruise really easily. what causes it?

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What causes bruises on body with no injury

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Is there a bug bite that causes major bruising?

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What would cause a child to get bruises real easily?

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What can be the cause for bruising up after working out ?

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My child seems to get bruises very easily. what could cause this?

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Can you, by looking at bruises, say how they are caused if unexplained ?

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What could cause me to wake up with bruises, not knowing where they come from?

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