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Problems with bruising

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Copperknob123
Copperknob123

i had 2 stents fitted 3 yrs ago!

Since then the slightest touch on my arms/hands causes severe bruising or tears my skin. Any solutiins please? 

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  • wayne1962
    wayne1962 Copperknob123

    Posted

    Hi Copperknob - I'm guessing you are on aspirin or warfarin, or a blood thinning agent of some description? These will make you easier to bruise. 

    • Copperknob123
      Copperknob123 wayne1962

      Posted

      Thankyou - yes I realise this but just wondered if there's some medication (?) that can counteract this. 

    • wayne1962
      wayne1962 Copperknob123

      Posted

      Hi Copperknob - read somehere vit D might help. The only other way is to stop taking the aspirin.
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