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Q: Bruising Very Easily

asked by: james roussos on October 13th, 2003

New User

I seem to bruise extremely easily. The slightest bump into something and a bruise appears. I am a 49 year old male. Any help appreciated.

Replies(4)

saraludlum

replied on October 13th, 2003

New User

Vitamin c should help with bruising

CrombieChic16

replied on October 17th, 2003

Active User, very eHealthy

Im sorry to say this, but bruising easily may be a sign of leukemia...I would get to your doctors and get checked out. Good luck

barnes

replied on October 24th, 2003

New User

Make Sure U See a Doctor

My mother had the same problem...The doctors thought she had leukemia but ended up finding out her spleen was causing the problem she had thrombocytopenia...Keep your spirits up and good luck Wink

diamond

replied on November 22nd, 2003

New User

[re:] James, Bruising Very Easy.

I also have this problem since im 15. I found out it was bcuz
of being anemic , also im a heavy drinker which also causes this!
Maybe perhaps one of the two is your case.

Hope this gives you a little more insite!
Good luck!
Diamond

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