How can lupus lead to random bruising?

People with lupus can experience bruising that seems unexplainable. Barbara discusses her experience with lupus bruising and probable causes. read more

Lupus can attack you in a way that leads to a low platelet count. Lack of platelets means that if you’re cut or you have a wound, it doesn’t form a scab as quickly so can lead to a lot of bleeding potentially. Bruising is internal bleeding. So a random painless bruise can be due to thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) caused by Lupus. read more

People with lupus can experience bruising that seems unexplainable. Barbara discusses her experience with lupus bruising and probable causes. People with lupus can experience bruising that seems unexplainable. read more

These can sometimes look like large bruises. If you have lupus and bruising, and vasculitis is the cause, you are likely to have the following symptoms: Fever; Malaise; Muscle and joint pain; Weight loss; Fatigue . These symptoms can be caused by other conditions as well, so it is best to see your doctor to determine the true cause. read more

People with lupus can experience bruising that seems unexplainable. This type of illness-related bruising is often caused by a low platelet count in the blood because the body’s autoimmune system attacks healthy platelets as well as those that have been infected with viruses or bacteria. read more

I haven't been dx'd yet, but with all my health problems (heart issues, anemia, joint/muscle pain, etc), it seems to point to Lupus. One of the things that poses a big issue with me is the random bruising I've been experiencing. I've had all these symptoms, including the bruising, my entire life, but these past few years they've gotten so much worse. read more