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What Causes Bleeding Under The Skin With Controlled BP?

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Posted on Mon, 12 May 2014
Question: I am 80 yrs. old.I have high blood pressure,but it is under control with meds.My problem is each time something hits my armsor legs blood or blood under the skin appears.What is the cause? My Dr.says old age ,I know many oln people without this problem.Thank You
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (15 hours later)
Brief Answer: Causes to easily bleeding under the skin... Detailed Answer: Hi there, Bleeding under the skin is a sign which refers to problems related to: - thinner skin - fragile blood vessels under the skin - problems with blood coagulation If you are taking any : - blood thinning drug - fish oil supplement then, they can be possible causes too. I advise to do the coagulation tests together with getting physically checked by dermatologist. Hope it helped! Let me know if you have further questions! Dr.Benard
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What Causes Bleeding Under The Skin With Controlled BP?

Brief Answer: Causes to easily bleeding under the skin... Detailed Answer: Hi there, Bleeding under the skin is a sign which refers to problems related to: - thinner skin - fragile blood vessels under the skin - problems with blood coagulation If you are taking any : - blood thinning drug - fish oil supplement then, they can be possible causes too. I advise to do the coagulation tests together with getting physically checked by dermatologist. Hope it helped! Let me know if you have further questions! Dr.Benard