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How Have You Begun To Bruise Easily Since You Turned 50?

January 24, 2010 by Jan Doan  
Posted in: skin care

Bruising easily may cause concern. There are many reasons for this to occur. Discussing the situation with a doctor is the best course of action. There are many people who get bruised quickly. It does not take much. If you find yourself asking “Why have I begun to bruise easily since I turned 50?” then you are not alone.

A bruise is medically defined as an area where a tiny blood vessel has been damaged or broken. Also called a contusion can occur due to a blow to the area. Blood leaks into the raised area from the broken blood vessels. This injury can be caused by bumping or hitting something with an area on the body. Bruises will change colors as they heal. Some will initially appear red and then turn black and blue. Finally as it is healing it will change to a yellowish brown color.

There are many reasons why a person may bruise easier than the next. Age is related to how easily a person can bruise. The older we get, the more fragile the blood vessels become. In the elderly, some bruising can occur without even injuring the site. The skin loses flexibility which encourages the area to look worse.

There are many reasons for why someone would bruise easier than the next person. Medications can be the blame. Many over the counter and prescription ones can cause this. Ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin all can cause excessive bruising. If a person is taking Warfarin for blood clots in their legs, it can cause bruising. Cortisone drugs also encourages this problem.

Nutritional deficiencies can cause the issue. Studies have proven that a low level in certain vitamins can cause excessive bruising. Eat a well balanced diet and ensure that each person is receiving their daily allowance of Vitamin C, K, B12 and Folic Acid.

Home remedies for bruising are out there. Give them a try. Some are a little bit odd but they are stated to work at healing the problem. Some have been used for years and years. For example, if there is not an open wound, put a half of an onion on the area. Make sure there is no open wound or this would hurt like the dickens.

Many people feel that margarine can help. Instead of putting it on the bread, dab it on the bruised area. It is suppose to heal and go away quickly. Petroleum jelly and cayenne pepper are a combo that is supposes to help the bruise. Mix one part cayenne to five parts petroleum jelly and put on the area. Finally, parsley is a recommended herb that helps the area heal. Apply it several times during the day and it is suppose to heal the area quickly.

If a person finds themselves bruising a lot, there may be some medical issue. Consult with a physician. They are your best bet to getting a hold of the problem. Sometimes there are easy things like lifestyle and diet changes that can alleviate the issue. Home remedies can be helpful also.

There are many natural ways that you can prevent bruising. When bruising causes embarrassment by appearing in visible locations on your body you can take care of it with minimal effort today!

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