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I'm pale and have visible veins, also sometimes bruises with unknown cause. connective tissue disorder?

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No: This is totally unrelated to a connective tissue disorder.

Answered 3/12/2013

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Not necessarily: Very pale individuals have skin that is almost transparent. Veins can be visible under the skin. Sometimes these individuals have easy bruising. If you have a real problem with spontaneous bruising - not from injury, i would be more concerned about a blood (hemotologic) problem than connective tissue disorder. This could also involve your liver. Could be a side effect of any med you are taking.

Answered 5/4/2016

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Maybe (not): Go see your doctor. Bruising without reason is also worrisome for clotting disorders. This can be exacerbated from excess Aspirin or other over-the-counter anti-inflammatories. Connective tissue disorder has nothing to do w/visible veins under pale skin. That's just genetics & nothing to worry about. But bruising/bleeding easily should definitely be checked out.

Answered 6/24/2014

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