Hello,

Thanks for the question.

In cases of unexplained bruises without any trauma one needs to investigate the coagulation status of the blood. Usually these kind of bruises occur due to subcutaneous tiny hemorrhages.

There can be various causes which can cause such hemorrhages.In your case it is very likely to be related to your blood thinning medications.I think you should see a physician to get clinical examination done.

The doctor may initially want to check your platelet count, bleeding and clotting time.

When there are such skin bruises one is also at risk of fatal XXXXXXX bleeds, so one should seek early medical attention.

Please ask if you want me to explain anything.

Regards.

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Thanks for follow up question.

May be there are other factors, which have precipitate this side effect of blood thinners. Anything that might affect blood cells or coagulating factors can make such side effects to appear. Factors like stress, infection, other medications or unknown cause might precipitate such bruise when you are on blood thinners.

Exactly symmetrical bruises are unlikely, but they can affect same parts on either side of body.

Larger bruises might take longer to vanish, as iron in bleed gets deposited in surrounding tissue giving tissue a stain XXXXXXX

Hope this answers your question.

Regards.

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