What is it called when you get bruises for no reason?
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I think poor circulation can contribute to phantom bruising.
i always do - its cause my low iron. try taking a supplement :o)
It was a ghost.
May be anemic. Or he's just bumping into things and doesn't remember. lol
Anemia (low iron) is a possibility
im not sure good question tell me when you get the answer maybe he has soft skin and bruises are bleeding under the skin maybe he is just very sensitive but you have to do something to get them
he might have low hemoglobin(iron) or his platelets might be low. he should have a check up with the doc
Are the bruises often accompanied by long scratches down his back?
Anemia (some sort of blood problem) or his dad beats him and he doesn't want to admit it.
I have the same problem. I think it is due to poor circulation.
It can be caused by Hematoma which can be quite serious so check with a doctor.
If he's full of bruises that are unexplained and large, he needs to go have some bloodwork drawn. Otherwise, a lot of guys are just active and don't pay attention to every bump and bruise they get.
Tell him to get his blood checked, sometimes first symptom of leukemia can be unexplained bruises.
An other reason can be he is just prone to it...
It is Purpura. It is due to low platelet count OR platelets not functioning properly. It may be caused by certain diseases, drugs or sometimes the cause is not known. He will need check up if the condition persists/recurs frequently.
All the best!
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I get bruises all the time.. I'm not anemic or anything.. I'm just a hard worker... Can't stop for every little bump. 'Boys' get bruises and don't even remember.
The presence of bruises may be seen in patients with platelet or coagulation disorders. Unexplained bruising may be a warning sign of child abuse or serious medical problems, such as leukemia and meningoccocal infection. Unexplained bruising could indicate internal bleeding or certain types of cancer, and should be evaluated by a doctor. A deficiency in Vitamin C can also make a person more susceptible to bruises from impacts.
Well, if he's got lots of bruises all over and doesn't know where he got them from, he may have leukemia. It's always better to check it out with a doctor (better safe than sorry), but he probably is just over-worried about nothing.
Thrombocytopenic purpura
It's caused from a low platelet count.
He should go get a blood test done.
It could be any of several medical conditions ... but it should be 'examined' by a doctor, and possibly a specialist. Tell your boyfriend that he really NEEDS to see a doctor and tell the doctor about the 'unknown source' of these bruises.
He may have a nutritional deficiency that causes easy bruising. He should have blood tests done to check for any problems, especially if he's been dieting or doesn't eat right.
depending upon your age it may be weaker capillary walls (old people) or it may be gangrene (for diabetic patients)
Gangrene is necrosis and subsequent decay of body tissues caused by infection or thrombosis or lack of blood flow
If your boyfriend is like me it takes a while for bruises to show up. I run into things and a week later a bruise will show up and I have no idea when I bumped into anything. Some people just bruise easily. For others a low iron count could be the cause or another medical condition. Your boyfriend should talk to his doctor.
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