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12. When to See a Doctor

Everyone gets bruises, and they usually heal on their own. But easy bruising can be a sign of a serious problem. Some warning signs that something more serious is going on are

  • large bruises that frequently appear on the back, trunk, or face without a known reason,
  • excessive or prolonged bleeding,
  • a family history of bleeding disorders or easy bruising.

These could be caused by various conditions, including low platelets in the blood, platelets that do not function as they should, or problems with the proteins involved in blood clotting.

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