ParabolicMotionThree days ago I noticed bruises forming on my legs
There are little ones on my left thigh that appeared at the same time, too.
And also, my right calf.
The only bruising you have is on the front of your legs?
Actually, I found some bruises on the sides of my abdomen, too. I feel okay. I’ve been a little tired, but that’s because I’ve been so busy with work, trying to get in shape, and taking my cat to several vets for medical help. I’m probably okay. It’s just weird.
You probably just banged yourself up working but it couldn't hurt to get checked out.
southsamuraiEh, it’s worth an appointment to be on the safe side imo. The bruises as pictured and described are very reasonable for the activities you’ve listed, but it’s always better you be safe than sorry.
The number you mentioned in one comment is normal, but it isn’t the only thing a doctor would want to test for safety.
wizardbeardGiven what you’re describing, this sounds a lot like my wife’s issues with anemia. It’s nothing super major, but worth looking into with your doctor. Usually can find out with a basic blood test.
I was just tested for that this month when the blood bank checked my hemoglobin levels. I’m not anemic.
trying to get in shape
Doing what? These look very similar to the bruises my wife gets working out.
I’ve been doing mostly cardio; running and fast walking. I need to build up lung endurance.
Hmmmm, okay well probably not that then
Gradually_AdjustingIf you notice anything else, see a dematologist maybe? It might be nothing, but it might be something.
Go to your doctor. Had a family member diagnosed with Leukemia because of bruises like this. So it might be nothing, but it might be something.
I actually have an appointment soon to refill an inhaler. I’ll ask. Does the blood bank test for anything that would reveal something like that? I donate every eight weeks. I would think they would alert me if something didn’t look right. I feel okay, too. I’ve been running about a mile each day.
Blood banks usually only test for communicable diseases. HIV, and the like.
Could also be an autoimmune. You might need to specifically test for things you wouldn’t normally at a blood bank like plakelette count.
0x4E4FYou probably just bumped into something without noticing, it’s probably nothing to worry about.
Though bruises appearing out of nowhere, by themselve, may indicate a serious illness (I’m not gonna mention it so you don’t get spooked), so it’s best to see a doctor and do some blood work, including D-Dimers.
What are D-Dimers?
I was curious as well, so I did the Google:
D-dimer is a protein fragment (small piece) that’s made when a blood clot dissolves in your body. D-dimer isn’t usually found in your blood unless your body is making or breaking up blood clots.
Ah, okay. Thank you.
It’s basically an indicator if your body is producing coagulants in higher ammounts than it should be.
I would see your PCP. It’s not unusual to bruise after moving a bunch of stuff, however if you didn’t notice any bumps while moving the furniture, it may be that you are anemic or something. If you menstruate or have nosebleeds the bleeding can make it worse. IME you don’t necessarily need to take a supplement at this point (usually iron) but your doc will probably want to at least monitor in case it worsens over time.
If you can’t afford to go to a doctor, and you’re open to it, try to donate blood and they should tell you your iron scores. It’s better to see your doc of course (there may be other things to test) but I know how it is without money, at least in the US.
I think I will. I just donated blood this month and my hemoglobin looked good. It was 12.4, I think.
That’s good
I like PCP.
It’s kind of uncommon but it’s really fun.
The poor man's ketamine, isn't it?
No, ketamine is rich man’s PCP obviously.
snooggumsIf you were moving anything heavy and used your legs as a brace, or leaned over something and used your thighs to brace yourself, it can be easy to make small bruises if the pressure is high enough in a small area.
It doesn’t need to be sudden or painful to put enough pressure to break blood vessels.
I guess. I just think I would have noticed it.
JessicaI bruise so easily. I typically have 10+ bruises on my arms and legs at any given time. I don’t notice bumping into things much, my pain tolerance is kinda high.
Reading some of the replies is making me think I should see a doctor. I haven’t seen one in a few years.
SuzyQI am anemic and bruise easily. It’s a quick blood test, but it’s easily rectified if that’s the cause.
Did you lift weights the day before? Perhaps with dumbbells?
No. I don’t use dumbbells anymore. I switched to resistance this year, like I have in the past, because I feel like it tones more muscle groups.
This was my thought too. I frequently bruise from my elbows when i dumbbell.
It could also be vitamin k deficiency, my wife had to supplement vitamin k for a bit when she started bruising easily.
Maybe, but I eat a lot of spinach. Spinach has a lot of vitamin k.