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What Causes Small Bruises On The Lower Leg In An Elderly Person?

my Mom who is 83 is getting small bruises (dime size) on her legs, basically below the knee, but a few above. She hasn t hit anything, they just keep showing up. They don t hurt her, she probably has 15 so far. Any idea what I should look for or do for her?
Mon, 23 Mar 2020
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Hi.
I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety.

Bruises in elderly age group occurs because of the fragility of blood vessels or any kind of damage to blood vessels that seems immediately under the superficial layer of skin.

Variety of factors like injury, age, disorders, medications like aspirin, anticoagulants etc plays a major role in bruising.

If bruising is due to injury, simple cold compress on the affected area is helpfull. Also if any drugs causing is used, better to discontinue it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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What Causes Small Bruises On The Lower Leg In An Elderly Person?

Hi. I ve gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. Bruises in elderly age group occurs because of the fragility of blood vessels or any kind of damage to blood vessels that seems immediately under the superficial layer of skin. Variety of factors like injury, age, disorders, medications like aspirin, anticoagulants etc plays a major role in bruising. If bruising is due to injury, simple cold compress on the affected area is helpfull. Also if any drugs causing is used, better to discontinue it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.