Easy bruising
Easy bruising
Easy bruising (pronunciation: /ˈiːzi ˈbruːzɪŋ/) is a medical condition where an individual experiences bruises that occur easily and frequently.
Etymology
The term 'easy bruising' is derived from the English words 'easy' meaning without difficulty or effort, and 'bruising' which refers to the discoloration of skin caused by the breakage of blood vessels beneath the skin.
Definition
Easy bruising is characterized by the tendency of an individual's skin to bruise easily, either from minimal impact or no apparent cause. Bruises are caused by the breakage of small blood vessels, known as capillaries, that leak blood into the surrounding tissues.
Causes
Easy bruising can be caused by a number of factors including aging, blood disorders such as hemophilia or leukemia, certain medications like anticoagulants, and nutritional deficiencies particularly of vitamin C and vitamin K.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of easy bruising is the frequent appearance of bruises on the skin that may occur without any known injury or with minimal impact. The bruises may be larger or more painful than expected.
Related Terms
- Bruise: A mark on your skin caused by blood trapped under the surface. It happens when an injury crushes small blood vessels but does not break the skin.
- Hematoma: A collection of blood outside of a blood vessel.
- Purpura: The appearance of red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch on applying pressure.
- Petechiae: Tiny, circular, non-raised patches that appear on the skin or in a mucous or serous membrane.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Easy bruising
- Wikipedia's article - Easy bruising
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