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more than 2 weeks ago
Bruises are caused by trauma or injury to the skin and underlying tissues. The most common causes of bruises include:
1. Impact or blunt force trauma: Bruises often occur when the skin is struck by a hard object or surface, causing blood vessels to break and leak blood into the surrounding tissues.
2. Falls: Falling onto a hard surface can result in bruising, especially in areas with less fat or muscle to cushion the impact, such as the knees or elbows.
3. Bumping into objects: Accidentally bumping into furniture, door frames, or other objects can cause bruises, particularly in areas with thin skin or little padding.
4. Sports injuries: Participating in contact sports or activities that involve physical contact can lead to bruises from collisions with other players or equipment.
5. Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as blood clotting disorders or vitamin deficiencies, can make a person more prone to bruising easily.
6. Medications: Some medications, such as blood thinners or corticosteroids, can increase the risk of bruising due to their effects on blood clotting and skin fragility.
7. Aging: As people age, their skin becomes thinner and loses some of its elasticity, making it more susceptible to bruising from minor trauma.
It is important to note that while bruises are usually harmless and will heal on their own, frequent or unexplained bruising may be a sign of an underlying medical condition and should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
1. Impact or blunt force trauma: Bruises often occur when the skin is struck by a hard object or surface, causing blood vessels to break and leak blood into the surrounding tissues.
2. Falls: Falling onto a hard surface can result in bruising, especially in areas with less fat or muscle to cushion the impact, such as the knees or elbows.
3. Bumping into objects: Accidentally bumping into furniture, door frames, or other objects can cause bruises, particularly in areas with thin skin or little padding.
4. Sports injuries: Participating in contact sports or activities that involve physical contact can lead to bruises from collisions with other players or equipment.
5. Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as blood clotting disorders or vitamin deficiencies, can make a person more prone to bruising easily.
6. Medications: Some medications, such as blood thinners or corticosteroids, can increase the risk of bruising due to their effects on blood clotting and skin fragility.
7. Aging: As people age, their skin becomes thinner and loses some of its elasticity, making it more susceptible to bruising from minor trauma.
It is important to note that while bruises are usually harmless and will heal on their own, frequent or unexplained bruising may be a sign of an underlying medical condition and should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
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Google Gemini AI
more than 2 weeks ago
Trauma:
- Blunt force trauma (e.g., impact, collision)
- Squeezing, rubbing, or pinching
- Sports injuries or accidents
Blood Clotting Disorders:
- Hemophilia
- Von Willebrand disease
- Platelet disorders
- Liver disease
- Vitamin K deficiency
- Blood thinners (e.g., warfarin, aspirin)
Medical Conditions:
- Capillary fragility (weakened blood vessels)
- Osteoporosis (thinning of bones)
- Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency)
Medications:
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen
- Naproxen
- Heparin
Other Causes:
- Aging (thinning skin and weaker blood vessels)
- Certain supplements (e.g., ginkgo biloba, garlic)
- Child abuse or neglect
- Alcoholism (increased fragility of capillaries)
- Blunt force trauma (e.g., impact, collision)
- Squeezing, rubbing, or pinching
- Sports injuries or accidents
Blood Clotting Disorders:
- Hemophilia
- Von Willebrand disease
- Platelet disorders
- Liver disease
- Vitamin K deficiency
- Blood thinners (e.g., warfarin, aspirin)
Medical Conditions:
- Capillary fragility (weakened blood vessels)
- Osteoporosis (thinning of bones)
- Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency)
Medications:
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen
- Naproxen
- Heparin
Other Causes:
- Aging (thinning skin and weaker blood vessels)
- Certain supplements (e.g., ginkgo biloba, garlic)
- Child abuse or neglect
- Alcoholism (increased fragility of capillaries)
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