If the condition, commonly referred to as "bruising" or "bruising", occurs without hitting anything or with very little trauma, it may be a sign of some important diseases. In this article, we will try to briefly explain these reasons.
Subcutaneous bleeding larger than 1 cm on the skin is called "ecchymosis". If this condition, which is popularly referred to as "bruising" or "bruising", occurs without hitting anything or with very little trauma, it may be a sign of some important diseases. In this article, we will try to briefly explain these reasons.
CAUSES OF BLURRY ON THE SKIN
Bruises caused by trauma such as impact or hitting
A person who sees bruising on his or her skin must first understand whether it is an impact or spontaneous. The resulting bruising disappears after a certain period of time, first turning yellow-green and then black. Try to remember if you had any trauma that could have caused these bruises. If it is due to trauma, pay attention to whether there is a discrepancy between the degree of trauma and the size of the bruising. If it occurs without any impact or trauma, or if you have major bruising even after minor impacts, you may need to be examined for some diseases.
Bruises Seen in the Elderly
Bruises that are not seen when you are younger. You may notice bruising as you get older. As you get older, your skin becomes thinner and you lose the protective layer that acts as a cushion when you bump into something. Also, your blood vessels become more fragile. Both of these cause easier bruising.
Some Medications and Food Supplements
If you use aspirin or any blood thinners, do not be surprised by the bruising on your body. Some food supplements such as fish oil and ginko may cause bruising by reducing the clotting cells called platelets or disrupting their functions.
Many medications you use (especially blood thinners) can cause easy bruising. Especially steroids, commonly called cortisone, and antidepressant drugs used in the treatment of depression are the most well-known among them. If such a situation occurs, stop your medication immediately. and consult your doctor first.
Vitamin C Low
Vitamin C deficiency is not usually seen in a person with a balanced diet. Its level may be low in the elderly and heavy smokers. Vitamin C is responsible for maintaining the body's level of a protein called "collagen", which is necessary for the construction of skin, ligaments and bones. When it is low, easy bruising and bleeding gums may occur.
Simple Purpura
The term "Purpura" is the main name for subcutaneous bleeding such as ecchymosis in medicine. Bleedings smaller than 2 mm are called petechiae, while bleedings larger than 1 cm are called ecchymosis, as we mentioned before. "Simple purpura", which we call "purpura simplex" in medical terms, is very common. The cause and mechanism of occurrence are not clear. It is generally seen in women. Bruises generally occur in the hip and thigh area. There is no other history of excessive bleeding on retrospective inquiry. There is no serious bleeding. Coagulation-related tests and clotting cell number and function are usually normal.
Excessive Sun Exposure
If you are someone who loves the sun and sunbathing and you exaggerate it a little, bruises may appear on your skin. This is because over time the sun weakens your skin and the small blood vessels underneath. These bruises are slightly different. They are not formed as a result of impact or hitting. You may feel sensitivity and pain by touching it. It may also take a long time for them to heal. It is generally seen on the back of the hands and arms.
Blood Diseases
They are the most important causes of bruising on the skin. It may occur due to blood clotting disorder. This coagulation disorder may be due to the decrease or dysfunction of the clotting cells we call platelets, or it may be due to the lack of some proteins that enable clotting in the body. Some tests may be required to detect this.
Apart from this, some leukemias, lymph node tumors or bone marrow cancers may also cause this condition. In these diseases, in addition to easy bruising on the skin, bleeding gums, nosebleeds or bleeding from any other location may occur. If you have nosebleeds without any reason, brush your gums. If you experience a lot of bleeding after brushing or flossing, or if small cuts or scrapes cause very intense and prolonged bleeding, be sure to consult your doctor.
Excessive exercise
Exercising more than normal can sometimes cause bruising on the skin. Excessive muscle strain during exercise can cause leakage from blood vessels and cause subcutaneous bleeding. While this condition is not observed during light exercises or 30-minute walks, it may occur in people who exercise by lifting heavy loads or run marathons. In these cases, resting, applying ice and/or compression to the bruising area, and keeping the bruising arm and leg elevated while lying down or sitting may be the solution.
Drinking excessive alcohol
Alcohol is toxic to the bone marrow. It may disrupt marrow production. It may cause bruising by disrupting the production of clotting cells called platelets in the marrow or by disrupting their function after they are produced and passed into the blood. Again, drinking alcohol in excess can damage the liver. The liver is the site of production of proteins that enable clotting. In advanced liver damage (such as cirrhosis), the production of these clotting proteins is disrupted. Due to this, bruising and bleeding may occur. This situation is serious, you should consult your doctor.
In conclusion, there are many mild and serious causes of bruising on the skin. Therefore, people with bruising on the skin should be evaluated in detail for these reasons.
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