Bruising susceptibility
An ecchymosis (bruise) refers to the skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues from ruptured blood vessels. This term refers to an abnormally increased susceptibility to bruising. The corresponding phenotypic abnormality is generally elicited on medical history as a report of frequent ecchymoses or bruising without adequate trauma.
Also called: Bruisability, Bruise easily, Bruising susceptibility, Easy bruisability, Easy bruising.
Conditions associated with bruising susceptibility
The following conditions have been associated with bruising susceptibility in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
AGel amyloidosis
AGel amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
AL amyloidosis
AL amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Acute liver failure
Acute liver failure is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute promyelocytic leukemia
Acute promyelocytic leukemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adiposis dolorosa
Adiposis dolorosa is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Bernard-Soulier syndrome
Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bleeding disorder in hemophilia A carriers
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Chédiak-Higashi syndrome
Chédiak-Higashi syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Classical-like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 1
Classical-like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Combined deficiency of factor V and factor VIII
Combined deficiency of factor V and factor VIII is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
Congenital alpha2-antiplasmin deficiency
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Congenital factor V deficiency
Congenital factor V deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor VII deficiency
Congenital factor VII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Congenital factor X deficiency
Congenital factor X deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor XIII deficiency
Congenital factor XIII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Congenital fibrinogen deficiency
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Cushing disease
Cushing disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cushing syndrome due to bilateral macronodular adrenocortical disease
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Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion
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Dengue fever
Dengue fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Essential thrombocythemia
Essential thrombocythemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Factor VII deficiency
Factor VII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
GATA2 deficiency spectrum
GATA2 deficiency spectrum is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glanzmann thrombasthenia
Glanzmann thrombasthenia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glanzmann thrombasthenia 1
A bleeding syndrome characterized by spontaneous mucocutaneous bleeding and an exaggerated response to trauma ...
Glanzmann thrombasthenia 2
Glanzmann thrombasthenia 2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glycogen storage disease due to glucose-6-phosphatase deficiency type Ib
Glycogen storage disease due to glucose-6-phosphatase deficiency type Ib is a medical condition that may be as...
Hepatitis delta
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Hereditary combined deficiency of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors
Hereditary combined deficiency of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors is a medical condition that may be asso...
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome 1
Any Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the HPS1 gene....
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome 7
Any Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the DTNBP1 gene....
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
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Immunoglobulin A vasculitis
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Kaposiform lymphangiomatosis
Kaposiform lymphangiomatosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Leukemia
Cancer of the blood-forming tissues, causing abnormal blood cells that can lead to anemia, infection, and blee...
Marburg hemorrhagic fever
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Tests providers may use to investigate bruising susceptibility
When investigating bruising susceptibility, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Alpha-Fetoprotein Afp Tumor Marker Test
This blood test determines Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP or a-Fetoprotein) levels....
Blood Type & Blood Disorders
Order the blood type testing or blood disorder lab tests you want. Fast, easy and affordable lab tests that do...
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Cancer & Tumor Marker Tests
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Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Complete Blood Count Test Cbc Test With Differential
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) test helps to give an overall view of general health and screens for a broad scop...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Liver Function Test
Measures ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin, and albumin to assess liver health....
Ovarian Cancer Blood Test
The Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) test is used to evaluate the blood for CA-125, a cancer tumor marker. CA-125 i...
Symptoms commonly seen alongside bruising susceptibility
Bone Pain
Pain originating in the bones, which can be caused by injury, infection, or other conditions....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Frequent Infections
Experiencing infections more often than usual, which can be a sign of immune, metabolic, or other conditions....
Pale Skin
Unusually light or pale skin that can be a sign of anemia, reduced blood flow, or low blood pressure....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Enlarged lymph nodes that can occur with infection, immune reactions, or certain cancers....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if bruising susceptibility is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom bruising susceptibility mean?
Bruising susceptibility is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. An ecchymosis (bruise) refers to the skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues from ruptured blood vessels. This term refers to an abnormally increased susceptibility to bruising. The corresponding phenotypic abnormality is generally elicited on medical history as a report of frequent ecchymoses or bruising without adequate trauma.
Which conditions are associated with bruising susceptibility?
Bruising susceptibility has been reported in association with 59 conditions in the medical literature we index, including AGel amyloidosis, AL amyloidosis, Acquired von Willebrand syndrome, Acute liver failure, Acute promyelocytic leukemia. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about bruising susceptibility?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.