What's wrong with the blue spots on the body

Many people find blue spots on their bodies when they check their bodies. The bruises on some people's bodies are caused by poor capillary functioning due to external impact. However, some people, after noticing that they feel light-headed, think back to the fact that nothing has happened to them that could cause them to be injured, so they don't understand why they feel light-headed. So what is the reason for the blue spots on the body?

This condition is medically called ecchymosis.

In traditional Chinese medicine, there are two possible explanations for the occurrence of ecchymosis. One is that the spleen fails to regulate blood.

This is because the spleen is weak, the blood absorption function is reduced, the blood does not circulate normally, and it is easy to cause subcutaneous bleeding and ecchymosis. This type of people generally have symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, loose stools, shortness of breath, laziness, fatigue and listlessness.

Treatment should be aimed at tonifying the spleen and retaining blood.

The second is blood stasis, which means poor blood circulation.

This type of people have blood stasis in the body, which causes blood to not return to the meridians and overflow outside the vessels, and ecchymosis will also appear. Generally, they will have dull complexion, rough brown skin, pigmentation, or purple spots, dull lips, bluish purple tongue or ecchymosis, and a thin and wiry pulse. The general treatment principle should be to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Attention should be paid to improving blood stasis constitution and preventing the occurrence of diseases. It is advisable to eat more foods that can replenish qi and blood, nourish blood, promote blood circulation and promote qi circulation in the body, such as mulberry, pork, mutton, hawthorn, vinegar, brown sugar, rice wine, wine, etc. You can also choose appropriate therapies such as massage, cupping, and scraping.

Western medicine believes that skin bruises are actually a kind of subcutaneous bleeding.

The common causes are divided into the following three categories: vascular factors, platelet factors, and coagulation and anticoagulation factors.

1. Vascular factors

Due to genetic factors, severe infection or lack of vitamin C, the fragility of capillaries increases. If the skin is slightly bumped or rubbed, the capillaries will rupture, causing purpura or ecchymosis under the skin.

2. Platelet factors

Platelets are known as "engineers". When any part of the body bleeds due to trauma, they stop the bleeding there to prevent the body from being damaged. If the number of platelets decreases or their function is impaired, spontaneous bruises will appear on the skin, often accompanied by abnormalities such as hemoptysis, blood in the stool, hematuria or menorrhagia. The most serious situation is that leukemia patients may also develop bruises on their bodies due to low platelets, so it is important to take it seriously.

3. Coagulation and anticoagulation factors

When suffering from hemophilia or vitamin K deficiency, purpura often appears on the skin, and once bleeding occurs, it is difficult to stop. People without a clear history of trauma are still very likely to suffer from this disease. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a routine blood test first. If there is no problem, do further inspection.

4. Others

Some people, without the above diseases, may also experience spontaneous subcutaneous bleeding in their lower or upper limbs, which sometimes appear as pinpoint-sized bleeding spots and sometimes as flaky bruises. The color starts out red, then turns purple, and after 2 to 3 days it turns brown and then gradually fades. The skin petechiae or ecchymosis varies in size and uneven distribution. It does not protrude above the skin surface, does not fade when pressed, and is not painful. This disease is called simple purpura. Most patients suffering from simple purpura are women, and it often occurs during the menstrual period, which may be related to the increase in capillary permeability caused by changes in hormone levels in the body.

How should patients with bruises on their bodies be treated?

1. If the skin bruises are caused by low platelets, a nutritious, high-calorie, high-protein, multi-vitamin, and rich in inorganic salts diet is generally required to help restore hematopoietic function.

2. Avoid excessive fatigue and ensure adequate sleep.

3. Take part in some appropriate exercises, such as walking, jogging, Tai Chi, etc., to enhance your physical fitness.

4. Keep a happy mood at ordinary times to prevent external injuries.

5. Appropriate massage or hot compress can relieve symptoms.

6. Take medicines that replenish qi and blood, nourish blood, and promote blood circulation to promote blood circulation in the body