Why the easy bleeding?

[David]

My skin is getting really thin with age. I haven’t had a road crash in many years but I dread the next one. I wear gloves in the garage which helps.

[stevej37]

I was in HD last week...bumped my shin against a cart that I was pushing.
Never noticed any pain or difference.
At the checkout...the gal said "you're bleeding" I looked down and my shin had a red streak down to my socks.

I also think it might just be old age.

[wdfifteen]

It happens to me sometimes. Strange that a seemingly small scratch can bleed so much.

[Chocaholic]

Too much toobin?

Ok, I’ll shut up now.

[pmax]

Originally Posted by stevej37

I was in HD last week...bumped my shin against a cart that I was pushing.
Never noticed any pain or difference.
At the checkout...the gal said "you're bleeding" I looked down and my shin had a red streak down to my socks.

I also think it might just be old age.

Go see a good doctor bud !

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[LEAKYSEALS951]

Have you been bitten by a turtle in the last 60 days?

[stevej37]

If I remember right....there was quite a lengthy questionnaire that I completed before receiving either of the Covid vacs.

I take no meds and have no blood disorders.

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951

Have you been bitten by a turtle in the last 60 days?

Yep...They were hungry.

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

I am the opposite. My legs are fine, but my arms will rip off a layer of skin on a slightly rough object. If I bump into something I get a bruise on my arm. My legs are fine. My dermatologist said it was because of sun exposure. My legs were less exposed over the years than my arms

Same here. I’m amazed that I’m leaking red fluids and don’t realize it. Working on cars, airplanes and building houses, my arms are all scarred up. My son calls them manly arms.

[Fast Freddy 944]

I ain't no doctor, but if you are bleeding "easy" as you claim, it could be cancer or your are anemic. Good luck!

[stevej37]

^^^ It's mostly from my knees down that it seems to bleed easily....esp the shin area.
I am thin, so maybe it's just a case of thin, stretched skin.
I weighed myself this morning...148 lbs.

[Tobra]

Originally Posted by David

My skin is getting really thin with age. I haven’t had a road crash in many years but I dread the next one. I wear gloves in the garage which helps.

Wear cycling shorts that go past the knee and long sleeves

[pmax]

Any of these other symptoms ?

Mild thrombocytopenia is asymptomatic. Others may experience:

Bleeding gums
Nosebleeds
Headaches
Rashes
Blood in Urine
Excessive, easy Bleeding from wounds
Bruising
Malaise, fatigue and general weakness

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by stevej37

^^^ It's mostly from my knees down that it seems to bleed easily....esp the shin area.
I am thin, so maybe it's just a case of thin, stretched skin.
I weighed myself this morning...148 lbs.

Knees down is where you take the shrapnel. The rest of you could be the same?

Get blood "numbers" checked as 944 suggests.

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by pmax

Any of these other symptoms ?

Mild thrombocytopenia is asymptomatic. Others may experience:

Bleeding gums
Nosebleeds
Headaches
Rashes
Blood in Urine
Excessive, easy Bleeding from wounds
Bruising
Malaise, fatigue and general weakness

None of those...except the headaches from the covid shot. And no headaches before.
The easy bleeding has been there for at least 10 years.

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Knees down is where you take the shrapnel. The rest of you could be the same?

Get blood "numbers" checked as 944 suggests.

During my bike/car accident that resulted in Intermedullary Nailing, they did extensive blood work. They reported back that all was normal. That was 3 years ago.
My left leg has a rod inside the bone due to that...from hip to knee....but both legs have the easy bleeding.

[MikeD930]

That's part of aging...our skin gets thinner and lose collagen. That's part of life. I notice my skin rips easier and bleeds but heal well so far. As for your legs...well the shin bone is right at the front so there's no cushion hence easier to injure your lower legs from walking into things.

edit...just saw your posting above...I'm glad your femur healed up!

[stevej37]

^^^ That's prob what I'll chalk it up to.
I don't have a lot of skin/cushion in that area to begin with.
And also...I might be not as aware of Niking/nickin things like I was 20 years ago.

A big cause for me...kicking the bike pedals backwards to get the right foot up. If it hits my shin...there is blood every time.

[cassisrot]

Getting old ain’t for pussies.

[stevej37]

^^^ I hate to admit my age.
I feel like 30 or 40...but am 67