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Should I be concerned about this many bruises?

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Upsideout · 19/06/2017 08:11

I currently have 19 bruises on my legs between my ankles and knees. Most are small brown ones and two are the larger dark purple sort.

I'm clumsy. But I don't know how I got any of these? That's a bit odd isn't it?

I have a few on my upper legs and 3 or 4 on my arms but they are barely noticeable.

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clatteringhooves · 19/06/2017 09:18

Are you taking any medication currently? I have just discovered that the sertraline i'm on causes bruising more easily. Or, could you be anemic ? Might be worth a word with the pharmacy if you're taking meds or feeling run down/ over tired.

originalbiglymavis · 19/06/2017 09:20

Could they be bites? I sometimes get little bruises with bites.

Noitsnotteatimeyet · 19/06/2017 12:41

Do you normally bruise easily? I'm constantly covered in bruises, and I have no idea what caused most of them but I've been like this all my life so suspect it's nothing sinister

BrexitSucks · 20/06/2017 20:05

Are they bothering you other than being visible?
How big are they on average?
Do you feel anemic or have other health issues?

That sounds like too many, but if they go away again quick & aren't a problem, there is probably no reason to get medical advice or do anything.

esk1mo · 21/06/2017 02:06

ive had quite possibly more than that. do you consume enough vitamin c? the only thing that stopped mine was to drink at least 500ml of orange juice (not from concentrate) per day.

i hated vitamin C tablets. i do take a multivitamin. infact, i worked it out because vitamin C was the only vitamin I dont take extra of.

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