Of course, one should not panic at the sight of a bruise, but hematomas regularly appearing on the skin may indicate internal organ malfunctioning, blood diseases, and a lack of nutrients. ## Bruises are most often caused by __Lack of vitamins — C, P, and K__ — these are responsible for the vascular tone. __Medications:__ those used to thin the blood, normalize iron levels, and antidepressants. __Hormonal disruption__ in the body. __Menopause:__ a decrease in the level of estrogen in women provokes fragility of blood vessels, which become less elastic. __Older age:__ the problem of brittle blood vessels often occurs among the elderly. They often have subcutaneous hematomas as blood vessels become fragile with age. ## Reasons to worry To determine the nature of the bruises on the body, it is necessary to consult a therapist, hematologist, or phlebologist and undergo a comprehensive examination. The doctor will prescribe blood tests for an accurate, general diagnosis to examine coagulability and biochemical factors as well as an ultrasound of the vessels. Constant bruising can indicate serious problems, such as: __Varicose veins:__ in this case, bruises are localized on the legs. __Anemia:__ hemoglobin levels decrease, tissues receive insufficient oxygen, and capillaries become more vulnerable. __Liver problems:__ function abnormalities lead to blood thinning and bruising. __Hemorrhagic vasculitis:__ the immune system perceives blood vessels as foreign bodies and fights against them. __Hemophilia:__ a blood clotting disorder. __Lupus erythematosus__ and other diseases caused by immune system functioning disorders. __Oncological diseases:__ groundless bruises on the body may indicate malignant neoplasms (i.e. this is how blood cancer manifests itself). __Diseases of the cardiovascular system__ and the brain. ## Diet for blood vessels Improper nutrition and a lack of vitamins are the most harmless reasons for the appearance of seemingly random bruises on the body. In this case, your diet should include fish and seafood, algae, herbs, eggs, apricots, citrus fruits, cabbage, blackberries, and cranberries. Having passed the analysis for the vitamin complex, you can take vitamins and minerals in liquids. Try to intake as many vitamins C, P, and K as possible.