9 Reasons You Bruise So Easily - Article Health

Bruising easily?
Scratching your head over bruises you don’t remember getting? Maybe you find yourself wondering, Why do I bruise so easily?

You’re an athlete or very active
Whether you’re a competitive soccer player or a weekend warrior, you’re bound to get bumps and bruises if you come into contact with other athletes or gear at the gym. It’s not a big deal unless “you’re worried about how your legs look while you’re out on the beach,” Dr. Ragni reasons. “But if you don’t really care, I don’t think it’s going to hurt you to have a bruise here or there.”

You're aging
Older folks’ bodies don’t bounce back from injury like those of younger adults, so even a minor bump or grab on the arm can leave a bruise.

Your skin is sun damaged
Many years of sun exposure can weaken blood vessel walls, contributing to a type of bruising in older adults known as “actinic purpura” or “senile purpura”–unsightly purple patches that occur on the backs of the hands and forearms without much of a bump or injury. (Aging and use of certain medications can also cause these bruises.)

You’re taking blood thinners or painkillers
Taking the blood thinner warfarin or using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin and ibuprofen can lead to easy bruising, especially in older folks who are frequent users of these medicines.


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