Bruises you can’t explain
Even if bruises may appear due to natural fat loss, medications, or even topical steroids, other reasons for excessive bruising are more concerning. Enigmatic bruising could be an early sign of leukemia, according to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
Over time, leukemia impairs the blood’s ability to carry oxygen and clot, and this can actually lead to bruising. Still, it’s possible a vitamin C deficiency can cause excessive bruising or low or abnormal blood cell counts, Dr. Lipner adds.
