Medications that thin the blood can make a person bruise and bleed more easily. Examples of these drugs include aspirin and warfarin.
Some herbal medicines and antidepressants may also increase a person’s risk of bleeding and bruising.
If you’re taking some medicines, ask your doctor if it could be causing your bruises, so you can discuss alternatives or other interventions.
Excessive alcohol consumption and liver disease
If you’re a heavy drinker, your liver may be sustaining some damages that lead to easy bruising and bleeding.
You see, the liver produces proteins that help in blood clotting, a process where blood cells clump together to prevent excessive bleeding. Worsening liver disease may prompt the organ to stop producing the proteins, leading to an increased risk of bleeding and bruising.
What causes easy bruising: Vitamin deficiency
Sometimes a deficiency in certain vitamins also causes easy bruising.
For instance, people with deficiency in vitamin C may develop scurvy, a disease that causes bleeding gums, easy bruising, and wounds that don’t heal. Likewise, a severe deficiency in vitamin K may also prevent blood clotting, resulting in increased bruising and bleeding.
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