I've been getting a lot of bruises on my arms, legs, and feet. Most bruising is not indicative of a serious problem. If the bruises are on the limbs and are less than 3 cm in diameter, they are likely to be the harmless variety. These are usually due to injuries that are not recalled.
Common drugs can also increase bruising.
Many prescription drugs can also increase bruising, so it always helps to ask the doctor who prescribed a medication, if bruising is a side effects before looking further. If bruises are larger or are appearing without apparent cause on the trunk of the body, then they need to be looked into more. When bleeding is into deep tissue and prolonged, it suggests a problem in one of the more basic blood clotting factors. Evaluation of bleeding problems will include a complete history of the family, medications, and other illnesses that might cause the bleeding. Bruises will be examined for their location, size, and whether or not they blanch with pressure.