A member asked:

My veins bust on the backs of my legs & the insides of my arms. it leaves enormous bruises. why does this happen? i'm healthy, 28 years old, not heavy

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Capillary fragility: If you just had this in your legs, we would say you probably have venous hypertension and/ or venous insufficiency. This can be diagnosed at a vein center, with a venous doppler ultrasound exam: look up phlebologist in your area www.Phlebology.Org when you have in both, some people just have capillary fragility and there isn't much to do about this and not dangerous.

Answered 4/17/2014

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Low platelets: You need to be checked for bleeding tendency like low platelets including idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura . Also friable blood vessels from vitamin c deficiency and vasculitis

Answered 7/21/2013

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