THAIPHUKET Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I have not hurt myself anywhere and have not bumped into anything.A Yet: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wM3wmQWFfRmfcnC39. It's not the first time . I've ignored it so far. Should I ignore or rather not.? It looks ugly and it takes the long time before being absorbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Looks like the bruising my mom gets from brushing up against nearly anything. No need to bang or bump something in a noticeable fashion. She gets them while sleeping as well. Mostly on her hands and arms. She's 83. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MJCM Posted February 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) I believe it’s called senile purpura (comes with old age) https://www.healthline.com/health/senile-purpura Also https://www.today.com/health/queen-elizabeth-bruised-hand-rcna46888 Edited February 4, 2023 by MJCM 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, MJCM said: I believe it’s called senile purpura (comes with old age) https://www.healthline.com/health/senile-purpura Thanks for the post. I have them on my legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Are you taking any blood thinners? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, Bill97 said: Are you taking any blood thinners? I am not taking any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Captain Monday Posted February 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2023 I saw that on fathers death bed, after they let us in on the final day because of "covid". Have you made your final arangements? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokHank Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 My 85-year-old father experiences the same thing. (He is not on his death bed though.) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
save the frogs Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 dont scare him with worst case scenarios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I have the same do you take blood thinners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 minute ago, still kicking said: I have the same do you take blood thinners? Sorry has been ask already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Captain Monday said: I saw that on fathers death bed, after they let us in on the final day because of "covid". Have you made your final arangements? You saw them on the bed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted February 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) I see the same with my Father (83 yrs old), also on the hand. He swears he didn’t bank his hand. But admits he may have ‘nudged it’ without noticing.... I suspect if you catch a fragile blood vessel that can happen... the bruise seems to last a few months too (totally painless). Its due to get getting old, weaker blood vessels, less skin elasticity etc.. Ignore ‘Captain Monday’s comment... under his handle it states ‘rookie member’... I suggest ‘complete total grade A1 member’ !!! ???? Edited February 4, 2023 by richard_smith237 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinBoy2 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) I think most of these get these as we get older, I know I do. I mainly get them on my forearms, they fade in a week or so. I wouldn't worry about it Edited February 4, 2023 by GinBoy2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, still kicking said: I have the same do you take blood thinners? How old are you ? I also take blood thinners, but I’m in my 40’s and very active... still playing football and get clobbered regularly... but no bruising until there is excessive impact.... This is something called purpura... damaged vessel from a knock... happens to older folk whose skin has lost its elasticity and fat layer... father has it, not a great worry. Edited February 4, 2023 by richard_smith237 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 minute ago, richard_smith237 said: How old are you ? I also take blood thinners, but I’m in my 40’s and very active... still playing football and get clobbered regularly... but no bruising until there is excessive impact.... This is something called purpura... damaged vessel from a knock... happens to older folk whose skin has lost its elasticity and fat layer... father has it, not a great worry. I am 75 and got these spots since I started taking blood thinners, but I guess it is related to your age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, still kicking said: I am 75 and got these spots since I started taking blood thinners, but I guess it is related to your age Careful it could be too much blood thinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I only take one tiny pill ones a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, still kicking said: I only take one tiny pill ones a day Prescribed ???? its the mg of the active ingredient that matters... Warfarin / Rivoroxaban etc... they’re all tiny tablets but have a large impact... its not like taking a baby aspirin. Edited February 4, 2023 by richard_smith237 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 39 minutes ago, Bill97 said: Careful it could be too much blood thinner Purpura (senile) - look it up... very common in ‘older folk’.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 11 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: Prescribed ???? its the mg of the active ingredient that matters... Warfarin / Rivoroxaban etc... they’re all tiny tablets but have a large impact... its not like taking a baby aspirin. Xarelto 20mg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, still kicking said: Xarelto 20mg Which is a good one (its rivoroxaban) and less dangerous than Warfarin... 20mg is not excessive and a fairly normal therapeutic dose - of course, when prescribed by a medical professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: Which is a good one (its rivoroxaban) and less dangerous than Warfarin... 20mg is not excessive and a fairly normal therapeutic dose - of course, when prescribed by a medical professional. Yes prescribed by the hospital after cardioversion years ago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj230 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 your hand looks a bit old, im assuming you're kind of old, those just look like blood vessels breaking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 <deleted> see a doctor if you have health problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 11 hours ago, Captain Monday said: I saw that on fathers death bed, after they let us in on the final day because of "covid". Have you made your final arangements? Are you for real? With comments like that, let´s hope you have made yours, as you finally will meet people that will not take such attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THAIPHUKET Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 I posted this question. The article about queen Elizabeth puts me in good company. 1. It implies that I may have another 20 years to go. 2. And it states the facts As a person ages, the skin becomes less flexible and thinner because there is less fat under the skin. The cushioning effect of the skin decreases as the fat under the skin decreases. These changes, along with skin damage from exposure to the sun, cause blood vessels to break easily. It's that combination Age plus sun. I like to ride my bicycle , no gloves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaStrong Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 My grandfather had this as well. I'm pretty sure it WON'T affect you, except maybe the most pleasant to look at. As always, keep an eye on them to see if they change color, spread, or if you feel bad. I'm not a real doctor!!!!!! Maybe get some blood work and see if you are lacking in something..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Very common in the elderly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly07 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 I get them as well. With me its down to accessing the house using iron gates for leverage with my hands full. Any knock will do it. Press down on it with your finger and it won't go away because it's under your skin. I am on warfarin and diuretics and I now have no fat on my upper body. 77 before you ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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