Blood doctors unpack some of the causes of mystery bruises.
After a bump, we can expect a bruise. But what if we find ourselves bruising without any noticeable cause? What might be behind it? Should we worry? Around 18 per cent of adults report easy bruising. As haematologists , we are often asked for advice when people are worried they might bruise too easily. Here is how we think about the problem. Firstly, it helps to understand the complex, carefully balanced systems in our body that protect us from bleeding.
This condition can affect children or adults out of the blue or following a viral infection. Patients can develop severe reductions in their platelet count and come out in a fine rash, which is actually small bruises. In children, it is usually a short-term condition that recovers by itself. In adults, severe cases may need treatment with medicines that suppress the immune system or boost platelet production. Sometimes adults need surgery to remove the spleen.
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