Bruising

[Anonymous]

Is your elder one bruising easily? I was surprised to see a bruise on the wrist.

They have not received an IV and do not recall how the bruise happened.

I do not think anyone purposely hurt her, and she seems unbothered by it.

She is 90.

Is there anything to worry about regarding blood or easy bruising?

[Anonymous]

Non stop. Skin is very delicate, slightest bump can cause this. Skin is really like paper at that age.

[Anonymous]

extremely common. skin is very fragile at that age.

[Anonymous]

I’m older and can barely touch something without developing a bruise or red mark. They usually don’t hurt, they’re just noticeable.

[Anonymous]

My grandpa had terrible skin bruising and disfigurind from ages 90 to 94 when he passed. It wasn't fixable.

[Anonymous]

Thank you, everyone!

OP

[Anonymous]

I am 75 and consider myself healthy. I bruise very easily.

[Anonymous]

Yes, constant bruising. Someone probably tried moving her by holding her wrist. Find the spots that are at least a little bit padded to do that kind of thing.

[Anonymous]

Yes. It can also be driven by medications. Blood thinners and others can lead to more bruising.

[Anonymous]

I'm 65 and bruise very easily. This has been the last couple years. I usually have no clue where/when I got them. They can be big and ugly. They heal within about a week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 65 and bruise very easily. This has been the last couple years. I usually have no clue where/when I got them. They can be big and ugly. They heal within about a week.

I've been seeing bruises on my thighs since my 30s. I have no idea where they came from either. Now I am twice as old, I ignore all of them.