Random bruises, also referred to ascontusions, may happen without a clear cause or injury.
Bruising shows up when there is aninjuryto tissues underneath the skin.
However, you may want to see a healthcare provider to determine why you have unexplained bruising.
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What Are the Risk Factors for Random Bruising?
For example, they may get a black-and-blue after gently knocking their leg against a desk.
On top of genetics, aging can be a factor of unexplained bruising.
Older adults often experience random bruising as part of the natural aging process.
Sex can also affect bruising, as those born female tend to bruise more easily than those born male.
What Causes Random Bruising?
Medications
Some medications can lead to easy or random bruising because of how they affect the body.
Specific medications include:
Bleeding Disorders
Bleeding disordersoccur when the blood doesnt clot as it should.
Unexplained bruising is one of them.
The condition can lead to bruising that lasts longer than normal because of the way it affects wound healing.
Low Blood Platelets
Blood plateletsare specific cells that exist within the blood.
When certain blood vessels are damaged, blood platelets bind together to repair the issue.
Cushing’s causes easy bruising because it can lead to thinning skin.
Because of this, easy bruising is often a symptom of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
How Are the Causes of Random Bruising Diagnosed?
What Is the Treatment for Random Bruising?
In many cases, random bruising doesnt require any treatment at all and will heal on its own.
Keeping the bruise elevated above the heart can prevent further blood pooling.
Bruises that are brought on by underlying health conditions are addressed by treating the specific condition or disease.
Therefore, treatment options will vary widely if you are experiencing bruising because of a health condition.
That being said, you should see your doctor if:
Can You Prevent Random Bruising?
Its difficult to avoid bruising completely, especially when the cause is unknown.
It is more commonly associated with specific insects.
Bruises typically heal on their own within two weeks of the initial injury.
Bruises often change colors as they heal.
Bad bruises, also known as hematomas, can occur following a more serious injury.
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