A member asked:

I often bruise very easily, so much i get softball size bruises that last weeks without knowing the cause. i dont do contact sport. i am 23 and have low to normal bp. i have had a basic blood count which came back normal. what else could it be?

Q: i often bruise very easily, so much i get softball size bruises that last weeks without knowing the cause. i dont do contact sport. i am 23 and have low to normal bp. i have had a basic blood count which came back normal. what else could it be?

: Needs more detailed history: how long have you had frequent bruising; frequent nose or rectal bleeding; or prolonged menstrual period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

Needs more detailed history: how long have you had frequent bruising; frequent nose or rectal bleeding; or prolonged menstrual period?

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/24/2022

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I often bruise very easily, so much i get softball size bruises that last weeks without knowing the cause. i dont do contact sport. i am 23 and have low to normal bp. i have had a basic blood count which came back normal. what else could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

What can be the cause of easy bruisibility and why is she slow healing from bruises and wounds can this be because low levels in her blood?

A member asked:

Recurring bruise below knee cap, what would be the cause? Bruise changes from red to brown disappears and comes back. Normal blood tests and X-ray. No recent injury (has been past injuries) Mild pain. And can do normal tasks without problems?

A member asked:

Bruises on thighs, legs calfs appear too often did blood test cbc, paletes normal Dr wants to do cortisol test can low or high cortisol cause bruise?

A member asked:

My daughter bruises easily, frequently bleeds from mouth and nose and experiences petechiae. Shes had a complete blood count which was normal. What other causes are there for these symptoms?

A member asked:

I had two PEs in the past 8 years. I am always bruised, tired, and my memory is foggy. My blood work shows occasionally that I have low hemoglobin, borderline low MCHC, low RBC but everything else is normal. Could this have anything to do w/clotting?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

M 8 yo, hes been tired more lately, some bruising on legs and other day had a mild temp of 100.6 but not sick. Is it cancer or leukemia? Im scared. He is a very typical active boy, plays sports etc. What on blood test would show this, high WBC?

Have had lots of small bruises past couple of months on legs- all blood counts came back normal range. What else could be the cause?

I took Blood thinners for 1 year in 2006. The last 5 years I bruise so easily on my arms. It takes a long time to heal. Could the bruising be caused by the blood thinners I took?

Bruises on my legs and wrists that come and go for the past few months, got a blood test, tested for iron,vitamin deficiency but all was normal.They are light color not severe plus I have ibs caused by low muscle mass, could it be linked?

I have been bruising easily mostly on my legs,sometimes on my arms- never anywhere else. I got a blood test and everything was normal (CBC,folate,iron,b12 etc) except vitamin d was low and platelets were 417-so slighlty elevated. ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?