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MagaSmash

(8,639 posts)
Wed Feb 26, 2025, 12:35 AM Wednesday

The Rapist's BRUISED HANDS trigger health panic- Pakman



Bruising on the back of the hands can have several possible causes, ranging from benign to more serious medical conditions. Some common causes include:

1. Aging and Thin Skin (Senile Purpura)
• As people age, the skin becomes thinner and loses collagen, making blood vessels more fragile.
• Minor bumps or pressure can easily cause bruising.
• Often seen in older adults, especially on sun-exposed areas like the hands and forearms.

2. Blood Thinners and Medications
• Aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), heparin, clopidogrel (Plavix), or other anticoagulants can make you more prone to bruising.
• Corticosteroids (like prednisone) weaken blood vessels over time, increasing bruising risk.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen can contribute.

3. Vitamin Deficiencies
• Vitamin C deficiency (scurvy) weakens blood vessels, leading to easy bruising.
• Vitamin K deficiency affects blood clotting.
• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency can cause anemia and increased bruising.

4. Blood Disorders
• Platelet disorders (like thrombocytopenia or immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)) reduce blood clotting.
• Hemophilia or von Willebrand disease—genetic conditions that impair clotting.
• Leukemia or other blood cancers—may cause unexplained bruising due to low platelet counts.

5. Liver Disease
• The liver produces clotting factors, so liver dysfunction (e.g., cirrhosis, hepatitis) can lead to increased bruising.

6. Connective Tissue Disorders
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)—a genetic condition that causes fragile blood vessels and skin.
• Lupus—an autoimmune disorder that can lead to blood vessel inflammation and bruising.

7. Diabetes
• Poor circulation and fragile capillaries may contribute to easy bruising in diabetics.

8. Unexplained Bruising
• If bruising occurs frequently, spreads easily, or is accompanied by fatigue, weight loss, frequent infections, or bleeding from the gums or nose, it may warrant urgent medical attention.
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The Rapist's BRUISED HANDS trigger health panic- Pakman (Original Post) MagaSmash Wednesday OP
That's exactly what Queen Elizabeth's hand looked like, one day before she died. LetMyPeopleVote Wednesday #1
You give me hope.... SunSeeker Wednesday #9
I hope LPBBEAR Wednesday #2
Panic? Blue Owl Wednesday #3
LOL eom BlueMTexpat Wednesday #12
Hahaha! SheltieLover Wednesday #14
Edema for coronary disease Botany Wednesday #4
He's rotting alive. Dave Bowman Wednesday #5
Just imagine the "rot" in his brain. Tarzanrock Wednesday #6
I'm not getting my hopes up. Didn't Mitch have bruises BigmanPigman Wednesday #7
He's been spanking Elon's monkey RainCaster Wednesday #8
What I noticed first was the red, swollen knuckles art the base of the right index and middle finger knuckles. calimary Wednesday #10
I have had bruises like that from bad IV placement FirstLight Wednesday #11
C'mon we've all witnessed how Melania slaps his hand away. Buddyzbuddy Wednesday #13
That's a healing hematoma. That's why it's yellow. Like a bruise. no_hypocrisy Wednesday #15

Tarzanrock

(644 posts)
6. Just imagine the "rot" in his brain.
Wed Feb 26, 2025, 01:44 AM
Wednesday

It takes a lot of serious blood thinners to get those types of contusions from shaking Macron's hand.

BigmanPigman

(52,637 posts)
7. I'm not getting my hopes up. Didn't Mitch have bruises
Wed Feb 26, 2025, 02:34 AM
Wednesday

a few years ago? He is still semi-living, unfortunately. The fucking moron is probably growing mold on his body since nothing else can exist there.

calimary

(85,262 posts)
10. What I noticed first was the red, swollen knuckles art the base of the right index and middle finger knuckles.
Wed Feb 26, 2025, 02:55 AM
Wednesday

Those looked troublesome.

And THEN I noticed the big bruise.

Very concerning. I’m serious. What could those suggest?

FirstLight

(14,642 posts)
11. I have had bruises like that from bad IV placement
Wed Feb 26, 2025, 02:57 AM
Wednesday

In fact that's the first thing I thought of. Someone trying to put an IV in, and botching it. He's got a Dr feelgood somewhere, and he's getting injections of something...

no_hypocrisy

(50,434 posts)
15. That's a healing hematoma. That's why it's yellow. Like a bruise.
Wed Feb 26, 2025, 05:42 AM
Wednesday

When a blood vessel is damaged, red blood cells leak into the surrounding tissues.
As the body breaks down these red blood cells, a pigment called bilirubin is produced. Bilirubin gives the bruise its yellow color.

Significance:
Yellow bruising is a normal part of the healing process. It typically occurs 5-10 days after the initial injury.
Yellow bruising indicates that the body has cleared most of the damaged blood cells and is nearing complete healing.

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