Sue G in PA Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Okay Dr. Hive...here is a question for you. For the past few weeks, I've notice several bruises on my legs (mostly upper thighs) that I cannot explain. One appeared on my left, front thigh out of nowhere. I gradually got larger until it was probably about 2in. wide x 4 in. long! It went away after about a week or so. Well, yesterday, I found another bruise on my right inner thigh (no jokes!) in the shape of an oval and about 2 in. long/wide. It doesn't hurt to touch it. Both were reddish brown in color and gradually got larger as the days went on. What is this? As a side note, my mother AND my grandfather (maternal) both bruise/bruised easily. I would remember my grandfather looking like he was all beat up but he couldn't ever remember hitting into anything or getting hurt at all. I'm a bit worried, b/c I've never bruised easily before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Okay Dr. Hive...here is a question for you. For the past few weeks, I've notice several bruises on my legs (mostly upper thighs) that I cannot explain. One appeared on my left, front thigh out of nowhere. I gradually got larger until it was probably about 2in. wide x 4 in. long! It went away after about a week or so. Well, yesterday, I found another bruise on my right inner thigh (no jokes!) in the shape of an oval and about 2 in. long/wide. It doesn't hurt to touch it. Both were reddish brown in color and gradually got larger as the days went on. What is this? As a side note, my mother AND my grandfather (maternal) both bruise/bruised easily. I would remember my grandfather looking like he was all beat up but he couldn't ever remember hitting into anything or getting hurt at all. I'm a bit worried, b/c I've never bruised easily before. Anemia? When I was a teenager, I bruised very easily and the Dr. said it was due to my (then) iron deficiency. I'd certainly have it checked out, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennefer@SSA Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Anemia is what I was thinking as well. I would definitely schedule a visit to the doctor, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgirlinwv Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I do this when I don't get enough vit c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Could be a reaction to medication. As always, go to a doctor! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Jenny Flint Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I hate to be the bearer of ugly news, but this could be a symptom of diabetes. Make sure you get your blood sugar checked. This was one of my mother's first symptoms of adult onset diabetes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtroad Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 medicines that thin the blood or are anticoagulants can cause bruising at sites recieving the lightest brush or contact some blood thinners like coumadin (sp?) can cause bruising with no contact... blood seeps through capillaries some vitamin supplemetns like Vit E can increase bruising I have a big issue with this at college.... here is what cleared mine up.... Citrus Bioflavonoids... go them at a health food store... it had an almost immediate result If you aren't on any meds & can't think of anything differnet in your routine, it could just be a deficiency.... try the bioflavonoids... they worked perfect for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I get bruising when my vitamin K is low. I need to take suppliments to keep my K up high enough so I don't bruise. As a side benefit, K is suppose to be helpful with absorbtion of calcium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 It can be a variety of things, anything that causes blood thinning, medication, low iron, low K, and bleeding disorders can all cause this. There are bleeding disorders that are genetic and might not be severe enough to be very noticable. I would go to the Dr and have some blood tests done just to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I used to take aspirin each day because of a heart condition. And then I started bruising like you are describing. Then I went on the Atkins diet and one thing I ate every day was a spinach salad. After a few months of this I noticed that I wasn't bruising much anymore. It turns out that spinach has a lot of vitamin K in it, which is important for clotting. So, I'd look at your medications and supplements as they can sometimes have anticoagulant properties and I would also see your doctor as unexplained bruising can be a sign of something serious. Also, you could try to eat lots of raw spinach and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Spinach is also high in Iron but you need to take vitamin c with it for it to absorb better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagnfun Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Anemia? When I was a teenager, I bruised very easily and the Dr. said it was due to my (then) iron deficiency. I'd certainly have it checked out, though. :iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree: this is my life. When I stop taking my iron for whatever reason, within days I'm covered in bruises and dh gets on me. Its not that he doesn't find purple attractive, its that he doesn't like the dirty looks he gets when we go out :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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