Unexplained Bruises

[leahbee]

Could someone please tell me the cause of bruises on my arms. They just seem to appear on my inner arms over night and are quite large. Is this something I should be concerned about or is it just another of the joys of getting old. I am 78. Thank you.

[boxtops]

This used to happen to my mum as she aged, and to a lesser extent to me now - her skin bruised and broke really easily. Some medication thins the skin too (can't remember which, but she was on it).

[askyourgran]

Mrask bruises very easily he's on warfarin. It seems bruises show more on older people as the skin is much thinner. I've always bruised easily and once asked my GP if I should worry about unexplained bruising (probably caused by slight knocks) on my arms and legs, he said as long as unexplained bruises don't appear on the torso it is nothing to worry about.

[Sqad]

Well, .....I take the points made by boxy and AYG, but i would only be happy to accept them after i have had a routine blood test.
If that was normal then it would be OK to the two ABers.

[leahbee]

Thank you all. I did'nt think that I was unique, there is always someone on this site can give you answers.
Squad, I get the impression from reading you post that you are a doctor or have been. Can I just say what a great asset you are to this site. We are very lucky to have you. Do you think that the bruising warrants a visit to my GP? Thank you.

[Sqad]

leahbee....thank you, I do have my moments..;-)

Yes, i would go and see him.

[gness]

Careful Leahbee....don't flatter him too much or he'll start telling you about his moments...;-) x

[carrust]

Could be the onset of Bubonic Plague:-)

[Buenchico]

From the NHS website:
"If you suddenly get lots of bruises, or start to bruise for no obvious reason, tell your GP. Unusual bruising is sometimes a symptom of illness, such as a problem with the way your blood clots"

http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/1057.aspx?categoryid=72&subcategoryid=726

[leahbee]

Gness, Iove him already, he did'nt even have a go at me for spelling his name wrong. One of life's gentlemen.

[leahbee]

Buenchico, I did'nt know about the NHS website. Thanks.

[bednobs]

"gentleman"
*snorts*

[pixie373]

Cough,cough;-)

[leahbee]

Jealousy will get you nowhere.

[gness]

Leah...Sqad and I have a Guinness drinking date...to be arranged. Join us? x

[Psybbo]

Hey, you lot, I'm the only one to have an F.A.O. from darling Sqad!!

[gness]

Now we know why Psyb has bought a new squishy sofa... :-) x

[Sqad]

Bugger off you lot....I'm watching the tennis.

"Gentleman?".........yes, I rather like that.........never been called a "gentleman" before.

[gness]

Ooooo I think there are ways to distract you from the tennis... ;-) x