Bruise

“Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is the term used when the platelet count is low enough to cause very easy bruising.  ITP has two basic origins: an autoimmune attack against platelets (primary or autoimmune ITP) and a bone marrow disorder (secondary ITP)...”

“Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is a condition in which the platelet count is low enough to cause very easy bruising.  In China, primary ITP is the main subject of reports suggesting that Chinese herbs will raise the platelet levels in patients with persistent ITP, often to an acceptable level although only...”

“...Individuals with capillary fragility (bruise easily) can benefit...”

“When the liver slows or stops production of the proteins needed for blood clotting, a person will bruise or bleed easily.”

“...a weak immune system: fever and chills; rash; diarrhea; signs of infection (swelling, redness, areas painful or warm to the touch); Reduced platelets produce classic excess bleeding symptoms: easy bruising; bleeding: nose bleeds, or bleeding gums or mouth; tiny red spots on the skin (petechiae); blood in the urine; dark or black bowel movements; Aside from specific medications aimed at...”

“Bruising is an area of discolored skin that develops when the lining of small blood vessels is damaged, allowing blood cells to escape into the skin and tissues...”

“A double-blind study of 96 people with fragile capillaries found that bioflavonoids decreased the tendency to bruise.  In a single-blind study of 27 wrestlers, 71% of those taking a placebo were injured, with bruises making up more than half their injuries; in contrast, only 38% of those taking the...”

“When the liver slows or stops production of the proteins needed for blood clotting, a person will bruise or bleed easily.”

“Low levels of vitamin K are sometimes suspected as a contributing factor to bruising.  Vitamin K is found in foods such as green leafy vegetables, soyfoods, egg yolks and cauliflower.”

“Many people eat insufficient amounts of foods containing vitamin C; the disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, scurvy, causes easy bruising.  While very few people actually have scurvy, even minor deficiencies of vitamin C can increase bruising...”

“Easy bruising is a symptom of low vitamin C levels, as seen in scurvy...”

“...If a patient does not have enough platelets, he will be at an increased risk of excessive bleeding and bruising.  The CBC measures the number and size of platelets present...”

“...Signs and symptoms include ... Bruising susceptibility...”

“...When blood cells are affected, the patient is more likely to get infections, may bruise or bleed easily, and may feel unusually weak and tired...”

“...This is true regardless of whether the injury results from a cut, burn, bruise, infection, or even an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis...”

“...Bruising and bleeding...”

“...Causes of bleeding may include a car or sports accident (fractures, severe muscle bruising, crush injuries), a broken bone, or surgery...”

“A bruise; an injury in which the skin is not broken.”

“...Inhalants may cause dry throat, headache, nausea, skin bruising or thinning, and an unpleasant taste...”

“...Short stature, weakness due to multifactorial anemia (iron, folate and occasional vitamin B12 deficiency), bone pain and spontaneous fractures from vitamin D and calcium malabsorption, bruising and bleeding related to vitamin K deficiency, gas and bloating due to carbohydrate malabsorption, and edema from albumin and protein loss are typical complaints of those with sprue and other...”

“...Fever; Sore throat; Cough; Ringing in the ears; Unusual bleeding or bruising; Rapid and excessive weight loss; Skin rash; Loss of appetite; Nausea; Vomiting; Muscle cramps; Breast enlargement or tenderness in men (potassium-sparing diuretics); Deepening of the voice...”

“...Where symptoms are present, they may include ... Bruising...”

“The feral and congested fluids built up in a bruise or infection...”

“...The fatigue, easy bruising, and inflammation of the tongue that may go along with anemia are often helped as well...”

“...Grape seed extract has the ability to decrease capillary fragility (weakness – leading to bruising), atherosclerosis and diabetes.”

“...Many patients state that they believe the condition to be the result of a stone bruise or a recent increase in daily activity...”

“...Symptoms include easy bruising, easy contracting of bacterial diseases, fever, weakness, heart palpitations, and ulcerations of the mouth, legs and feet...”

“...Increased bruising and bleeding is due to reduced platelets in ALL, AML, and CML.”

“...If there is infection in the blood, a purplish skin rash that looks like bruising may also occur...”

“...Others have resorted to Botox injections which can be painful, expensive and offer only temporary relief, not to mention the possible bruising and drooping limp muscles from the Botulinum toxin...”

“...Symptoms of MDS are nonspecific but include ... Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count): increased susceptibility to bleeding, bruising, and subcutaneous hemorrhaging leading to purpura or petechia...”

“...Bone pain, difficulty breathing, abnormal/easy bleeding, easy bruising, fatigue, general malaise, weight loss, fever, night sweats, becoming pale (anemia), are also symptoms of myelofibrosis...”

“...Other signs and symptoms depend on the underlying condition and include ... Bruising...”

“...Sprains and bruises may be treated with Neem as a topical application which may help increase blood flow to the bruised area.  This helps remove the discoloration and promote healing...”

“...Patients also may bleed or bruise easily, get a skin rash, or retain fluid...”

“...Bruised leaves were used to treat tumors, insect bites, lice and skin parasites, and contusions...”

“...Homeopathy (to be taken 4 times daily for up to 7 days) ... If bruising persists: Hamamelis 6c...”

“Bleeding into the tissues directly beneath skin or mucous membranes yielding a bruise or many red or purple petechia (flat, pin-head sized spots).”

“...Symptoms of acute exposure include ... Bruising...”

“...With a simple extraction, there is usually little swelling, bruising and/or bleeding...”

“Condition of abnormally small number of platelets circulating in the blood, characterized by inability to properly clot blood and easy bruising.”

“...Examples include ... Trauma/bruising to the eye...”

“...With this procedure, bruising and scarring are minimal...”

“...Signs and symptoms include dry skin, easy bruising, decreased clotting time, eczema, elevated indirect bilirubin, psoriasis, elevated heavy metals, PMS, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, beta thalassemia, cataracts, fibrocystic disease...”

“...Vitamin K deficiency can result in bleeding gums and in skin that is easily bruised.  Vitamin K status is measured by the prothrombin time test...”