I bruise really easily, how can I prevent this ?!


Question: I bruise really easily, how can I prevent this .?
I bruise so easily, I have heard its because I don't drink enough water, or maybe an iron defiency, is there something I can do to help .?
Is it a condition ie. Enemic .?
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Tammy - a sensible answer hopefully! The condition is known as anemic - which can be related to having an iron deficiency - vitamin K is good for this and do drink plenty of water.

Many years breast fed babies were found to be lacking in vitamin K - whether or not this relates to anemia I'm not sure. However, I would consult your doctor and they would certainly provide you with a more qualified opinion then this website. Happy to help.Health Question & Answer

If you do not have an adequate layer of body fat, then bruises will sometimes appear with the slightest knock. This is one of the reasons why some elderly people and children bruise easily. They may not have adequate fat on their arms and legs and may tend to bruise easily in these areas.




Another reason that some people bruise easily is a rare genetic disorder called von Willebrand disease, which prevents the blood from clotting properly. This disorder affects at least 1% of the population. The symptoms of von Willebrand disease include excessive bleeding, especially in the nose and gums. The condition can also cause sufferers to bruise easily, typically in unusual locations. Symptoms of von Willebrand disease can be very mild, and for this reason, the condition often goes undetected. Von Willebrand disease is treated with a medication called Desmopressin.
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Stop falling j/k

On a serious note, you should get some bloodwork done, to see what else might be causing you to bruise so easily. Some possibilities include hemophilia (genetic disease) and the lesser known and often undiagnosed Von Willebrand's disease. Any unexplained bruising needs medical investigation. Health Question & Answer

Go to your doctor- you may be anemic. You need to eat more meat to get more B12 in your system. Bananas and other high iron and potassium rich foods will help.Health Question & Answer

It could be genetic. I bruise easily too and so does my mother and we are both in excellent health. But be on the safe side and ask your doctor.Health Question & Answer

There are a lot of factors that could be involved. You should mention this to your doctor, they'll probably want to do some bloodwork.Health Question & Answer

EAT A LOT OF POTASSIUM!! BANANAS!!!Health Question & Answer

im the same as you and my doctor said th take the flenstone chew-ables with iron they will helpHealth Question & Answer

More vitamin C and B12.Health Question & Answer

I have heard it was b/c of low iron. Try taking an iron supplementHealth Question & Answer

Stop getting in fights.Health Question & Answer

Stop getting hurt.Health Question & Answer

don't fallHealth Question & Answer

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just tell people be careful when they handle you, Health Question & Answer



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