Bruising is defined as bleeding into the skin, subcutaneous tissues, or mucous membranes. Bruising leads to Purpura and hematoma. Purpura is flat areas where blood has collected under the tissue; a hematoma is a larger collection that forms a lump.
Many Americans eat insufficient amounts of foods containing vitamin C; bruising is caused by vitamin C deficiency that is scurvy. While very few people actually have scurvy, even minor deficiencies of vitamin C can increase bruising. People who experience easy bruising may want to try eating more fruits and vegetables—common dietary sources of vitamin C. Doctors can assess the diet by using a diet diary, sometimes accompanied by computerized diet analysis. <Read More>
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