Bruising and Iron Deficiency?

msstatz
msstatz Posts: 163 Member
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I have noticed that I bruise more easily than I have in the past. Any idea what might be causing this? I was thinking maybe an iron deficiency but I'm not sure. Any ideas?

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  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    Anyone?
  • mrshoneydew
    mrshoneydew Posts: 253
    I've noticed the same thing with myself. I'm a vegetarian, but that's nothing new, I've been one for over 10 years, so feel like it has to be something else I'm missing in my diet. I take multivitamins with iron, not to mention I manage to eat foods that have a good amount of iron in them. Your guess is as good as mine. :ohwell:
  • trimom10
    trimom10 Posts: 388 Member
    Use of NSAIDs like ibuprofen causes your blood/clotting to change. Not sure what changes, but it's a longer term effect. For example, you may need to avoid NASAIDs for weeks or months before you notice a difference in the "durability" of your skin and avoiding the beautiful purple and blue marks. I speak from experience.
  • katy_trail
    katy_trail Posts: 1,992 Member
    an easy and quick check on your iron levels, is to look at your eye lids. If they are red, or nice and pink, your levels are good.
    if not and it's pale, your iron is likely low. you might also feel more fatigue than normal, but not always.
  • moondawg14
    moondawg14 Posts: 249 Member
    I have noticed that I bruise more easily than I have in the past. Any idea what might be causing this? I was thinking maybe an iron deficiency but I'm not sure. Any ideas?

    Any chance that you're more active now....so you have more opportunity to bruise, and you're moving with more vigor now so you're more likely to bruise?

    Just a thought. Also, if you're considerably more skinny... you've less padding now! woot!
  • KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn
    KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn Posts: 361 Member
    Vitamin C deficiency is also linked to bruising. Are you eating enough fruits and veggies? If you aren't taking a multiple vitamin you should start. I bruise easily when I am watching what I eat.
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    Vitamin C deficiency is also linked to bruising. Are you eating enough fruits and veggies? If you aren't taking a multiple vitamin you should start. I bruise easily when I am watching what I eat.

    Yes I get ons of vitamin c from fruits and veggies.
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    I have noticed that I bruise more easily than I have in the past. Any idea what might be causing this? I was thinking maybe an iron deficiency but I'm not sure. Any ideas?

    Any chance that you're more active now....so you have more opportunity to bruise, and you're moving with more vigor now so you're more likely to bruise?

    Just a thought. Also, if you're considerably more skinny... you've less padding now! woot!

    I guess less padding could definitely be a factor.
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    an easy and quick check on your iron levels, is to look at your eye lids. If they are red, or nice and pink, your levels are good.
    if not and it's pale, your iron is likely low. you might also feel more fatigue than normal, but not always.
    Did not know this. Thanks!
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    Use of NSAIDs like ibuprofen causes your blood/clotting to change. Not sure what changes, but it's a longer term effect. For example, you may need to avoid NASAIDs for weeks or months before you notice a difference in the "durability" of your skin and avoiding the beautiful purple and blue marks. I speak from experience.
    I didn't know this either but I very rarely take any medication so I think I can rule this out.
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    I've noticed the same thing with myself. I'm a vegetarian, but that's nothing new, I've been one for over 10 years, so feel like it has to be something else I'm missing in my diet. I take multivitamins with iron, not to mention I manage to eat foods that have a good amount of iron in them. Your guess is as good as mine. :ohwell:
    I take a multivitamin too and I eat meat but not very much at all, especially red meat.
  • mousepaws22
    mousepaws22 Posts: 380 Member
    Im aneamic and bruise like a peach! Can get a bruise from the slightest little thing and they can last for weeks too. I do take iron tablets.

    ETA: I take the proper iron (Ferrous Sulphate) rather than a multi vitamin type iron tablet.
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    I have noticed that I bruise more easily than I have in the past. Any idea what might be causing this? I was thinking maybe an iron deficiency but I'm not sure. Any ideas?

    I would see a doctor. Bruising is a symptom of several serious illnesses (run bruising through WebMD or another medical site for more info).... or it could be caused by something simple.

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