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What Causes Bruising On Lower Arms?

Hello, I noticed bruising on my lower arms last night, but did not knock them or cause injury. There are approx. 6-7 on one and 4 on the other. I usually bruise easy on my legs if I pump into something, but these have just popped up. Is there a likely reason why?
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
I have studied your case and this type of easy bruising can be due to following causes.
1.Low vitamin C leading to poor collagen in vessels. These vessels get brittle and rupture with slightest injury . This causes bleeding and appears bruises under the skin.
2.Abnormal clotting time can also cause such symptoms. Sometime it can be due to liver disease.
You should get your clotting profile and liver function test. Increase vitamin C in your diet, like orange.
i hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
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What Causes Bruising On Lower Arms?

Hello, I have studied your case and this type of easy bruising can be due to following causes. 1.Low vitamin C leading to poor collagen in vessels. These vessels get brittle and rupture with slightest injury . This causes bleeding and appears bruises under the skin. 2.Abnormal clotting time can also cause such symptoms. Sometime it can be due to liver disease. You should get your clotting profile and liver function test. Increase vitamin C in your diet, like orange. i hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks