Why You Bruise More Easily
December 7, 2008 by rainier
Some people bruise more easily than others. Here’s why:
* You have type-O blood, which tends to bruise most easily (those with type-A blood typically bruise least), due to the makeup of the blood cells.
* You have high blood pressure, causing more blood to seep out of the broken vessel.
* You take substances regularly that hinder your blood’s ability to clot. Aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen, excess vitamin E (the recommended dietary allowance is 15 milligrams daily) and herbs such as ginkgo biloba and Saint Johnswort all thin the blood.
* You have a medical disorder. Everything from deficiencies in nutrients like vitamins C and K to, in rare cases, leukemia can cause alarmingly frequent bruising.
