Unexplained bruises??

aemw93
aemw93 Posts: 134 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So recently I've noticed that I've been getting lots of unexplained bruises, mostly on my legs. I don't remember bumping into anything so just assumed it was general wear and tear but the sheer amount is a bit worrying (I counted 42 just on my legs). I take 2 multivitamins a day but was wondering if it's because I'm deficient in something specific?? Is it related to exercise? Or am I just more fragile now I weigh less (bmi around 19). Any advice? Thank you :)
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  • Whitezombiegirl
    Whitezombiegirl Posts: 1,042 Member
    I bruise easily too- just like that. I asked my Dr about it and showed him. He said that bruising due to deficiencies or health conditions is much more severe than that and not to worry. I'm no Dr but if you are worried I'd get a medical opinion.
  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 14,336 Member
    edited October 2015
    Short answer #1: If you google "easy bruising" and "undeweight" you will find out that the two are definitely associated.

    Short answer #2: you seem to be hanging out at the wrong section of the community boards :wink:

    You SHOULD be looking for the "fitness and exercise", "maintain weight", and "gain weight" sections ;-)
  • aemw93
    aemw93 Posts: 134 Member
    Awesome, thank you. I am planning on going to the doctor just to make sure but was interested in alternate opinions.

    I'm not underweight but okay I'll take the hint. I used this community to lose the weight initially and it's also the most active so I assumed I'd get a quicker response here. ;););)
  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 14,336 Member
    Glad to hear this ;-)
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  • misskarne
    misskarne Posts: 1,765 Member
    I get lots of unexplained bruises too. But mostly they're unexplained because I forget I bumped into stuff :D

    Always a good idea to see the doc when something like this pops up.
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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    edited October 2015
    I used to get a lot of bruises - fewer than you, but darker than yours, when I was overweight. I have dyspraxia, so I just assumed I got them from bumping into stuff and never worried too much. Blood tests (of nutrients, but for other reasons) were fine, but I realised later that I was severely undernourished. Now that I'm eating a lot better - and I have normal BMI - I rarely get a bruise.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Sounds like a visit to the doctor, to get your iron checked is in order.
  • Optimistical1
    Optimistical1 Posts: 210 Member
    See your doctor and get tested for anemia.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    Go to a doctor. I have unexplained bruises, but mine are from poor circulation and varicose veins.
  • daj150
    daj150 Posts: 815 Member
    I too bruise easily. They also heal quickly as well. Mine are not caused from lack of nutrients, but when I start getting into prolonged sleep deficits, my body's ability to process those nutrients is greatly compromised, so I get the easy bruising. So, even though it's related to nutrients, the underlying cause is my lack of sleep and body's inability to function as it needs to. Hope your doctor can solve your problem...never fun seeing mass amounts of random bruises, even if they are small ones.
  • scolaris
    scolaris Posts: 2,145 Member
    Doctor! A proper doctor with an actual office, not 'Dr. Internets' LOL
    Seriously, just do this...
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    @aemw93 - if it does turn out to be anemia, headsup that there are many forms of iron supplements, and I tried four or five before finding one that works for me. I get my iron levels tested yearly.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Get to the doctor. I tend to be low on iron and bruise easily. But your level of bruising is something else. I'm sorry, that doesn't look good.
  • sarahlifts
    sarahlifts Posts: 610 Member
    edited October 2015
    PAV8888 wrote: »
    Short answer #1: If you google "easy bruising" and "undeweight" you will find out that the two are definitely associated.

    Short answer #2: you seem to be hanging out at the wrong section of the community boards :wink:

    You SHOULD be looking for the "fitness and exercise", "maintain weight", and "gain weight" sections ;-)

    Um...I was covered in fat and when I first began working out and lifting I had these same unexplained bruises.

    My doctor told me it was from the broken blood vessels from the stress I was putting on my body lifting heavy. Doc said keep lifting the new stress will subside and so will the bruising. It has.

  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
    I am covered in bruises but mine are from carrying around an infant carseat and manhandling a stroller. Also from constantly walking into toddler toys that weren't there a minute ago. (I stepped on Bowser once. Owww.)
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    I also get random small bruises all over my body, and I am not thin... I just chalk it up to clumsiness and being quick on my feet. Either that, or I get them while working out and just don't notice. The bruises are the size of a thumbprint.
  • sheermomentum
    sheermomentum Posts: 827 Member
    There are lots of possible causes and its good that you're seeing a doctor. That said, doctors have been looking for an underlying reason that I bruise easily on and off all my life. After tests for everything from anemia to cancer, the conclusion has always been that I just bruise easily. So don't freak out until they tell you to.
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