TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Skin architect bluish color often appears due to stumbling against a wall or hard object. However, there are people who often experience bruising for no reason or bruising easily even if they just hit a hard object.
Bruises are usually the result of tissue injury that causes discoloration skin. It forms when there is bleeding under the skin after an injury and causes damage to the blood vessels. The color of the bruise can range from black and blue to brownish or purple and the person may experience mild pain when the injured area is pressed.
Causes people have different bruises. There are also those that appear by themselves. Older people are more prone to bruising. However, the most important thing to pay attention to is the possible causes behind why a person bruises. It could be due to a health condition or some medications. The following are possible causes for people to easily experience bruising on the skin Times of India.
Bleeding disorders
One common cause of bruising is bleeding disorders. This is a group of conditions that occur when the blood does not clot at all or does so very slowly. Bleeding disorders such as hemophilia or Von Willebrand’s disease are some of the most common causes of bruising. Disease occurs due to defective or absent proteins that are essential for blood clotting.
Cancer
Not all but certain cancers related to the blood or bone marrow, known as leukemia, can cause bruising. Those with leukemia are prone to bruising because the body doesn’t produce enough platelets to stop blood vessel bleeding. Bruises from leukemia are no different from bruises caused by other reasons. But they may appear in unusual areas of the body.
Drinking too much alcohol or liver disease
Excess alcohol intake can lead to liver problems such as cirrhosis. As liver disease progresses and becomes more complex, it limits the production of proteins from the liver that are essential for blood clotting. This can cause bleeding excessive, causing frequent and easy bruising.
Deficiency of vitamin C or vitamin K.
Vitamin C deficiency can lead to health conditions such as scurvy. This further causes painful bleeding gums, unexplained sores, and easy bruising. In addition, vitamin K, which is an essential nutrient that helps form blood clots and stop bleeding, is essential for preventing bruising. Vitamin K deficiency can cause a sudden increase in bruising marks on the body.
Blood thinners
Blood thinners such as aspirin can prevent blood clots, make a person bleed more and cause bruising. Unless absolutely necessary and prescribed by a doctor, avoid taking blood-thinning medications. They can weaken and change the direction of blood vessels, cause inflammation and increase the risk of bleeding and bruising.
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