Older adults bruise more easily because their skin is thinner and they tend to have less muscle and fat to cushion their blood vessels from injury. What could it be .. thanks. They know her best current medications, medical history, etc. Please help. I have a mark on the top of my hand at the base of my thumb. And Ive never had a bruise on my abdomen without injury. Im really scared and sometimes i feel uneasy when i put my arms up to grab something. My son is 13 years old and last July had major trauma to his leg after being by a motorbike. An infection that causes the buildup of toxin in the blood or tissues ( I started to notice that it began growing, and as this happened there grew another 1 on the exact same spot on my left leg. Well, hope it helps maybe anyway or helps some others. Thank you for your question. Usually, bruises or hematomas appear after a blow or injury in a particular area. About 4-5 weeks ago I noticed a bruise on my abdomen, above and to the right of my navel. I didn't worry about it. I have the exact same issue. As far as I can tell its spontaneous ecchymoses. We cannot provide medical advice on this platform. I was sitting in my chair watching T.V. Bruised hand A bruise occurs when small blood vessels break and leak their contents into the soft tissue beneath the skin, which causes the purple color of the bruise. Thanks in advance!! Thanks. Copyright 2023 Marshfield Clinic Health System. figured asking someone w a similar issue may yield better results. We suggest reaching out to your primary care provider who knows your medical history and current conditions. 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Certain dietary supplements, such as ginkgo biloba, also can increase bruising risk due to a blood-thinning effect. Thanks for reaching out. Much appreciated. We recommend contacting your doctor because he or she is aware of your medical history. He explained that it was most common with women bruising for no reason. Drinking alcohol can make you more prone to easy bruising and bumping into things. Went for 2 more blood tests and still states my APTT level is still low. You notice a lot more bruises than normal or bruises in unusual places. Kayla. Have you been to see a doctor regarding yours? If you guys cant answer questions with anything other than see your doctor why answer at all, Our blog is for educational purposes only and not for treatment or diagnosis. Theyre common on the neck and chest after prolonged straining from vomiting or childbirth. Hi, Chris. We appreciate you reaching out. I'm completely lost and I always just gets meds but no answers n no tests. I have no idea how it got there and I didn't fall or hit it. What if we do not have a medical provider? They feel like bruises and are clear around the edges. This was done October 2019. When certain We can't provide individualized medical advice on our blog. Could that be the cause? Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise. Thank you for reaching out. People obviously came to this site thinking they'd get real answers and you just tell them to see their doctor like they haven't thought of that??? They don't itch or hurt. At any time you are concerned with your health or symptom's you're experiencing, we strongly advise you to contact your care team. Anyone know what this might be? Lana. If you are a Marshfield Clinic Health System patient, you can do that quickly and securely without an appointment through My Marshfield Clinic messaging: https://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. I'm surprised nobody's said nothing yet, this blog is a joke as are the people running it. It's important you bring a list of all the medications you take. One of the reasons noted in our article for seeing a doctor includes 'You notice a lot more bruises than normal.' He/she can best help you. Also, good to have as much family history as u can. I have an oval shaped bruise in the center of my back (no trauma) and a bunch of red spots above it. He/she knows you best and will be most helpful to your specific questions. The main symptom is spontaneous bruising on one or more of the fingers. I have not had any changes with my medication. Hi, Dee. Bruises travel with gravity and yes they usually turn green. We send best wishes to your grandson and hope his pediatrician can help provide answers. This means even a small bump causes the skin to bleed from underneath. I figured it was the lighting or maybe even a fluke but the pain/bruises haven't gone away. It has been increasing. 1. Thank you for reaching out. They would be able to best advise you due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions. He/she will be most familiar with your medical history and current conditions. We recommend reaching out to your provider as soon as you can about your bruise. You expect them to diagnose/advise you based on a few words in the reply section? Hi, Chelsea. Any advice is greatly appreciated and needed. The bruising is not dark purple, its radiant plum. -Allyster abaddoncostello@gmail.com, I have been hurting in my belly for a long time and I have purple black spots coming up on my belly what could cause that. This question really is better for your doctor who has your medical history. I could also feel bumps and the other 2 were smaller and not as dark. What could this be? Especially on your spine. Should I be worried and visit the doctor for a check up? I've got exact same thing from skateboarding, ankle keeps growing, there's bruising but no pain, kinda worried it might be something serious, My left arm has been hurting on the under side and now for the 2nd time there is a bruise about 3 inches long and a lot of small bumps on scalp and it feels like my back is braking out , headache and stomach hurts. Hi, I'm a 16yr old girl and I've had this ONE bruise in the middle, at the bottom of my ribs for weeks. A bruise on my thigh and also a bruise under my left breast. Thanks for reaching out. Your doctor is most aware of your medical history and can best advise you. Yes, anemia can cause bruising. I've been doing squat exercises every day but that's the only thing I've been doing. I only take a synthroid pill daily. Porsche Thank you for your question. Please go see a doctor about that, reoccurring bruises with no known cause could be of concern. Ive been doing the stretches and finally used the meds when I couldnt tolerate the pain anymore. Maybe I missed it but I didnt see a response to your post about your sons unexplained bruising. Is there any medical conditions that would cause a bruise to leave a permanent mark on the skin once the bruise has cleared up or gone away? I was going to ask what my bruises were about but all you reply to everyone is see your doctor. But am so concerned I've gone to the internet to get more info. Are you a Marshfield Clinic patient? It must be very frustrating for some people who do not have insurance or a primary care provider to keep hearing, 'Go see your doctor,' but truthfully, these skin areas need to be visualized and a full health history needs to be taken. ?can u please give me some advice, Hi, Fiona. Mayo Clinic on Incontinence - Mayo Clinic Press, NEW The Essential Diabetes Book - Mayo Clinic Press, NEW Ending the Opioid Crisis - Mayo Clinic Press, FREE Mayo Clinic Diet Assessment - Mayo Clinic Press, Mayo Clinic Health Letter - FREE book - Mayo Clinic Press. We are unable to offer individualized medical advice on this platform and your doctor is most aware of your medical history and can best advise you. A while ago, I've noticed many (like 4) small "bruises" or discolorations on my upper back. do you think the medicine is causing it? In my case, so far it has been found I have a rare platelet condition & now I have a low platelets count. Some medications and supplements associated with bruising include: NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen) If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can reach out directly to your provider via My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. Tonight it was a painful bruise on a toe. Hi, Traci. Unfortunately, we are limited in the medical advice we can provide on this platform and your doctor can best advise you due to their knowledge of your medical history. What a good idea. I've been finding dark purple bruising on my arms , legs and yesterday found 3 purple bruises with spots on my breast. I have a dark bruise like patch of skin about 7 wide and 8 long kind of like a patch. I'll contact a couple providers and see if they have any general information to provide you. I had catheterization (femoral) over 4 months ago; the bruising on my groin and thigh on both sides (even though he only entered from one side) has not gone away. We suggest reaching out to your primary care provider who knows your medical history and current conditions. However, if a bruise persists, changes in size, or looks unusual, there may be an underlying condition You can try a symptom checker like the one found on WebMD (https://symptoms.webmd.com/default.htm), though we strongly suggest you see your doctor when anything unusual or concerning arises. Thank you for reading Shine365. The Shine365 comment policy explains this: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/shine365-comment-policy/. -Kirstie, 10 bruises on me and know for a fact i didnt hit anything. Kim, it also sounds like you pinched a nerve which may cause numbness. Dr. Dean Dornic answered Ophthalmology 29 years experience Clotting problems: Bruising not associated with trauma suggests a problem with blood clotting. I also experience internal pain down to the pit of my stomach and down the left side of my ribs sometimes. This content does not have an Arabic version. Symptoms don't seem to tally but definitely connected, hasn't happened before. Thanks. What else could it be. I did ice it Saturday and Sunday. I have a large and small bruise appeared on my inner thigh do t how I got it I noticed it about 3 days ago and now a small One has appeared on my elbow But I havent knocked myself what could it be. It was extremely painful for the first two days and looked worse each day. Certain medications may contribute to easy bruising by decreasing the blood's ability to clot. #2: Why is an area of it numb? As far as I see, ALL this blog is telling people is to see a doc or telling people to be one of your patients, which I hope none took that offer seeing as your clinic doesn't actually care about people, they care about collecting that insurance. I wonder whats causing it. What a waste. I am 60 .do you think it's old age .hope you can help .thank you . Thank you for reaching out. Do I see my rheumatologist for this or my primary care dr? Treatments include applying an ice pack and pressure to the area by hand. Goldman L, et al., eds. I have 15 bruises on my legs including on my arms. I am hoping for your keen consideration and thank you. Have your vision and hearing tested. In most cases, elderly skin bruising is the result of an injury, a fall, or a collision. So I have different shapes and coloured bruises all over my legs, one leg is worse than the other. I weigh about 97lbs and am in my early 20s. There's no pain, it didn't bleed and it is not swollen. At any time you're concerned about how you're feeling or symptoms you're experiencing, we encourage you to talk to your provider. Thank you for contacting us. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can message your doctor via My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. Mayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations. We cannot give individualized medical advice on our blog. If you are worried or concerned, we recommend reaching out to your primary care provider. Also, because of the itching as well, I'd have your doctor check your kidneys & liver. Any suggestions as to what the cause could be? Your doctor is most aware of your medical history, previous conditions and can best advise you. Is this something random or should I be concerned? Aided me a lot, just what I was searching for : D. Hi, could you help me with this ?