Principal Proposed Natural Treatments Bruising and bleeding both
occur because of damage to blood vessels. When a vein, artery,
or capillary is torn or cut, blood flows out into the vessel's
surroundings; if the escaped blood is contained within the
tissues directly under the skin, we see a bruise. While all of
us bruise from time to time, some people bruise particularly
easily. A number of factors, besides being accident-prone, can
make this occur. One factor contributing to easy bruising is
thinning skin, caused by aging or by medications such as
corticosteroids . Easy bruising can also be due to fragile blood
vessel walls. Finally, difficulties with blood clotting,
including problems with platelets or clotting factors, can also
increase bruising. For this reason, strong blood-thinning drugs
such as heparin and warfarin (Coumadin) can lead to excessive
bruising. Warning : If you’re taking these or other
anticoagulant drugs and notice increased bruising, contact your
doctor, as this situation could be danger