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I bruise very easily the slightest bump on the arm and i get a bruise. is there a reason for this?

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Dr. Michael Rosenfield answered

Specializes in family Medicine

Could be normal: Some people just bruise more easily than others. If this is how you normally react to minor bumps it could be normal. However if this is something new, you should have it checked out.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/10/2015

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A member asked:

I bruise very easily the slightest bump on the arm and i get a bruise. is there a reason for this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Rosenfield answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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