If your body lacks this vitamin, you may experience excessive bruising and prolonged bleeding from minor cuts.
- Leukemia: One of the early signs of leukemia (a type of blood cancer) is frequent and unexplained bruising. It happens because of a low platelet count, which impairs the blood’s ability to clot properly.
- Hemophilia: A genetic condition where blood doesn’t clot properly, leading to excessive bruising and prolonged bleeding from injuries.
- Iron Deficiency Anemia: Low iron levels can weaken blood vessels, making bruises more common and prominent. Other symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, and dizziness.
- Blood thinners, such as aspirin and warfarin, can increase the likelihood of bruising.
- Steroids can also make your skin thinner, leading to easy bruising.
- As people age, their skin becomes thinner and loses