I get bruises easier than my sister and eaiser than alot of people I know. I just run into something and I will end up getting a bruise where ever I hit. It there something I can take to make it so I won't get them as easy?
133935
There are a few variables at play when it comes to bruising.  Probably the most important is the iron level in your blood.  Eating red meat and other iron-rich foods like peanut butter or certain other nuts/legumes can increase the iron in your blood.  Clams, beef liver, and parsley are exceptionally good sources of iron.  You can also take iron supplements, but these are less effective than natural sources of iron.  Supplements aren't a bad option since it is difficult to cause Iron Toxicity, but it can happen.  \n\nAs mentioned above, iron deficiency, aka anemia, is common in girls and women, since they loose blood/iron in the menstrual cycle.  Women have an RDA of 18mg/day for iron.  If you're vegetarian or on a diet, broccoli and tomato juice have high iron:calorie ratios, making them ideal meat substitutes.\n\nIncreasing your activity level (jogging, cardio, etc) will help your body in two ways: first, it will actually help you retain more iron; second, it increases your circulation, which aids in flushing away the dead (necrotic) cells that you see in bruising.
291867
someones just yanking you chain, you won't bleed to death.  granted, people will bleed more when drinking alcohol, but, you're in no danger when having sex or getting a tattoo.  as for getting drunk for your first time, i would have to wonder about if you're really ready if you need to get drunk to do it.  you said "so i won't be able to feel it"...you mean the pain that some have their first time?  getting drunk won't prevent you from feeling it.  figure out if you really are ready.
241197
relax breathe\nthere is hopefully a sensible explaination\ni hope so at least\nask them\ni hope things will be ok for you \nhug\n\nlife is pain, take your bruises and move on
329912
Although this is an uncommon problem, it happens. I suggest you seek psychological help immedialtely if you want this to stop - it is generally unsafe and dangerous, as you are inflicting pain to your self, and to that, you are slowly destroying your body. The bruises (dead blood) is not good for you and all else that is happening. Be honest about this, talk to your mother so she can be with you if you are younger. But if you are on adult age, please seek help because there are specialists who have studied and trained to help people like you. You are not alone. It is very courageous of you to put it all here - you have done a first step - just go on. You can do it. Goodluck to yoU! God Bless!!
295030
a day or 2\n\nbut you can help avoid that when they put a piece of cotton on it, and say hold this, while they get a bandaid ready ... they told me once to hold it on there tightly, helps not bruise as much, always seems to work.
323063
I LOVE to skateboard. It is THE MOST AWESOME SPORT EVER inthe world. people say "its just jumping on a skateboard". it's not that easy. And I'm not excactly blonde. Concky, you should try going up a vert and standing on your hand upside down while holding your board with your feet and other hand. when you do, tell me how many bruises you have.
92536
I've never wanted to hit anyone...I've never been in a fight in my life, no one has ever hit me and I have hit no one..I think the best thing to do when you get upset is to go somewhere away from them and cool off then go back and talk about it with them..friends can drive you crazy at times and make you want to shake them and say what the heck is wrong with you but just be thankful for friendships even in the hard annoying times...
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It can take many weeks to get rid of a bad bruise.  Some are so bad they take months to get rid of.  \n\nHere's what an internet site say about decreasing bruising:\n\nhttp://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_bruis.htm\n\nNext time you get injured, apply ice to the bruise and that will help prevent you from having an intense bruise next time.
73094
It is my understanding that it is broken blood capilaries caused by the impacts. See a doctor. It could be something serious, and also try extra vitamin C. It helped me stop bruising so easily.
611675
Be careful taking so much Apirin each day..it is not just a pain reliever..it is also what is termed..anti-coagulant. It thins the blood and makes you suceptible to bleeding and easily bruising. My advice as a registered nurse is to go to your doctor and explain what has been going on. They can then order the appropriate blood work up and talk to you about the results and things to do regarding your health. Tell them about your familial history too, it is important. Stay safe and get cracking to the doctor ok..:)
309430
Unfortunately, bruising is a potential side effect of acupuncture, and your acupuncturist should have discussed that with you.  If you normally bruise easily or are taking blood thinners, then your chances for bruising from acupuncture will be greater.  When I perform acupuncture, I rarely create bruises.  Some practitioners are more gentle, and some feel that they need to be more vigorous.  \n\nYou can put a cube of ice over the bruise. Tell the therapist that you are getting a lot of bruising so that they can adjust their technique.  If the bruises are really bad, I would find a different therapist.  There is variation among practitioners in other fields, too.  I have been to rough and gentle dentists, chiropractors, etc.  Find someone you like.
459451
Broken blood vessel. It's happened to me more than once. Feelsa little sore, but goes away. Visine can help it feel better.
329006
I think you should talk to your doctor.  If you have a condition where your blood vessels break easily you might have more to worry about than bruises on your hands.  A broken blood vessel in the brain is a type of stroke and is very serious.  It is usually preceded by a severe headache.
288872
I personally think violence is something that may help the person to feel better at the time while they are being violent but at the end of the day the problem will still exist and if anything they would feel worse as they would eventually realize that the person who they were violent to may be laughing inside as the violence towards them just demonstrated that what they did has got at the other person and this may be something they were actually trying to do in the first place. In regards to being violent to someone who has hurt a loved one or friend, it is still something that may make the person feel better for a short while but then they may realize that it hasn't changed the past and what may have happened. I personally believe in using your head and words when dealing with people who make you feel like doing this. Bruises heal but words are stronger and tend to stay in the back of the other person's mind.
541926
This is NOT a joke - rub butter or margarine on it.  I was taught this years ago when my mother used to use it for my bruises and now I do the same with my kids!!
591224
i dont think so.  bruises are caused when you burst a blood vessel or vein or somethin like that and then the blood travels up and under the skin which causes the color and tenderness so really the only thing that u could do is cover it up with something
583288
I've been hit...used to play college ball.  I was hit when I was at bat (not in field) and it's okay...it hurts, don't get me wrong, but you'll get over it.  Might leave small bruise....You should have fun!  Good luck!