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I have been bruising easily. today my husband pinched my nose as a joke. i now have a purple bruise on the tip of my nose under where he pinched. why?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Easy bruising: You probably should have a general check up with your doctor and have some basic blood tests to investigate the issue, it may be nothing. Do you take over the counter meds/supplements? If so, stop them and see if things get better.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 8/19/2013

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A member asked:

I have been bruising easily. today my husband pinched my nose as a joke. i now have a purple bruise on the tip of my nose under where he pinched. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Dr Baez agreed

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