Have you ever been minding your own business and then noticed a dark purple area on your thigh?\n

Or is it a more reddish tint on your wrist? Or perhaps a sweeping green mark over your shin?\n

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Well, it appears that many of us, including myself, are discovering these mysterious bruises all over our bodies with no idea how they got there.\n

So, to shed some light on the strange biological occurrence, a doctor has revealed why you\u2019re bruising like a peach and how to treat it.\n

What causes a bruise?\n
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Dr Claire Merrifield, a GP and medical director at Selph, explained that bruises are created by capillaries breaking under the skin and leaking blood.\n
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\u201cThey usually occur after an injury such as a fall or knocking a limb against something which causes enough force to break the capillaries,\u201d she continued.\n
Following this, the body works fast to \u2018seal the holes\u2019 in these damaged capillaries, preventing any blood from spilling out.\n
Medication\n
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\u201cSome medications, such as blood thinners, aspirin and some antibiotics and antidepressants can increase bruising,\u201d the doctor warned.\n
She also stated that \u2018any prescription that makes you really sleepy\u2019 can make you more prone to bumping into things, increasing bruising.\n
\u201cIf you think your medication might be causing you to bruise, speak with your doctor before making any changes,\u201d Dr Merrifield advised.\n
Alcohol\n
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The doctor informed us that \u2018extreme alcohol use\u2019 can have a significant impact on your liver function.\n
This can result in \u2018frequent bruising\u2019 because the liver is involved in both preventing and healing bruises.\n
Nutrition\n
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Dr Merrifield said: \u201cNutritional deficiencies, such as low levels of vitamin C or vitamin K, can also contribute to someone bruising more easily.\u201d\n
Vitamin C is necessary for preserving the strength of the skin and blood vessels, but Vitamin K is \u2018critical\u2019 for the production of clotting proteins, which assist us stop bleeding if we cut ourselves.\n
The GP highlighted: \u201cThere aren\u2019t any good tests for these vitamins so it\u2019s important to ensure you\u2019re getting enough fruits and vegetables in your diet and consider supplements if you aren\u2019t.\u201d\n
Periods\n
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And it\u2019s not only medicine, alcohol, and nutrition that could be causing your bruising; periods can also have a substantial impact.\n
\u201cSometimes women who are prone to heavy periods also experience bruising with quite minor injuries, this is usually nothing to worry about but it\u2019s something to discuss with your doctor,\u201d Dr Merrifield added.\n
Age\n
Finally, age is an important consideration.\n
The expert explained that it is a simple fact of life that \u201cas we get older, we bruise more easily,\u201d making age a very prevalent component when it comes to bruises. Additionally, she stated: \u201cAs we age, the skin becomes thinner which makes blood vessels more fragile, and therefore more prone to bruising.\u201d\n
Above all, Dr. Merrifield emphasizes that anyone experiencing new, unexplained, or unusual bruising should consult their doctor as soon as possible.\n
\u201cIf you\u2019re concerned about frequent, easy or unexplained bruising, especially if it\u2019s a new development, it\u2019s important to speak to your GP as soon as possible,\u201d Dr Merrifield advised.\n
\u201cThey\u2019ll be able to assess your overall health and will likely do some blood tests to determine if any underlying conditions are contributing to the bruising.\u201d\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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