Bruising
Bruising can manifest as petechiae, tiny spider veins, or larger red patches. Bruising occurs when capillaries just beneath the skin break and bleed. Bruising without physical injury signals an underlying problem with clotting, capillary i…
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Bruising can manifest as petechiae, tiny spider veins, or larger red patches. Bruising occurs when capillaries just beneath the skin break and bleed. Bruising without physical injury signals an underlying problem with clotting, capillary integrity, or platelet function. The five main causes of unexplained bruising are blood thinners, low calcium, low vitamin K1, low vitamin C, and low platelets.