Some of these conditions, likeleukemia, can be serious.
In other cases, the bruising can be a symptom of easily treated nutrient deficiencies.
It’s also possible that bruising can be a sign of abuse.
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Medications commonly prescribed to older adults, such asblood thinners, also contribute to easy bruising.
Older adults also can be especially vulnerable to physical abuse.
Vitamin K Deficiency
Avitamin Kdeficiency can lead to easy bruising.
This vitamin plays an important role in blood clotting.
), and organ meats.
Your healthcare provider can discuss the potential benefits ofiron supplementswith you.
This may result in bleeding and easy bruising.
Bleeding continues longer after an injury because the blood cannot clotted properly.
When a blood vessel injury occurs uncontrolled bleeding and bruising results.
There are three types of von Willebrand disease.
Withmastocytosis, too many mast cells (a pop in of white blood cell) grow in the body.
The main types include systemic conditions that affect the body, and cutaneous conditions that affect only the skin.
Indolent mastocytosis, a systemic key in, is the most common and least severe.
Do not stop a medication or change a dosage unless under the advice of a healthcare provider.
The most common causes are aging or a medication side effect.
Bruising also can occur due to bleeding disorders or other rare medical conditions.
Frequent bruising may also be a sign of physical abuse.
Genetic conditions that cause you to bruise easily are often diagnosed with blood tests.
Your healthcare provider can discuss treatment options.
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