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Bruising occurs when blood vessels under the skin break or burst due to a knock or injury. When damaged, the capillaries leak blood under the skin, and purplish or red bruising results. The colors of the bruise will change as the swelling dies down and the bruise fades.

Bruising does not only occur on the skin's surface. Deeper bruising can affect the tissues and organs. Although you will not be able to see these bruises, they can still swell and cause pain. A doctor should be consulted for any internal injury or pain.

12 years ago. Rating: 6
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He is taking several medications that thin his blood. You may want to talk with his pysician about it.
I take one aspirin a day and bruise easily so it is not uncommon in his situation. However, a little brusing and a lot of bruising are different. He may need some lab work done to see what is going on.
Good luck

12 years ago. Rating: 5
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For people who bruise easily, doctors suggest taking Vitamins C, E and K and zinc to help speed up the healing process of bruises and prevent future bruising. Vitamin C can help with bruising because it increases collagen in the body, reduces inflammation and builds up the immune system. This vitamin may be especially helpful because of the citrus bioflavonoids and antioxidants found in citrus fruit.

Vitamin E is important for the prevention of bruising because it aids in blood-vessel function and tissue repair. Vitamin K helps with blood clotting and strengthens the walls surrounding the blood vessels. People often use Vitamin K lotion and supplements to get rid of bruises quickly and to fade spider veins. Zinc is a mineral that helps prevent and dissolve bruises because it assists in the development of healthy tissue and skin and is essential to wound healing. The best sources for these nutrients are the foods we eat including fruit, leafy vegetables, whole grains and nuts. These nutrients can also be taken in supplement form. Hope this helps.

 

12 years ago. Rating: 4
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my daughter does that. all she has to do is scratch an itch and bruises. had blood work. doctor claims theres nothing wrong. they said it could be because shes too thin. you know something isnt right.

12 years ago. Rating: 4
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I have a friend with hiperinsulinism, and she bruises easily, too. It's because the tissues are less resistant and can't stabilize blood vessels sufficiently.

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