As a child becomes more active, bruises are a constant normal result. As long as your child seems to be gaining weight and is growing properly, there is probably not a vitamin deficiency. Unless there is an existing medical condition that could cause a vitamin deficiency, such as a condition that is being treated with long-term antibiotics, there is probably nothing to worry about.
Most children will get bruises on the shins, lower arms, forehead, and chin during play. And, some children just bruise easier than others or because of their skin coloring, the bruises just show more.
Naturally, if your child has bruises that look as if they are caused from deliberate harm from a person, you must investigate. Typical bruises from child abuse show up on the upper arms, trunk, upper legs, face, ears, neck, and buttocks.
If you think that your child gets bruised far too easily, you should discuss it with the doctor.
Most children will get bruises on the shins, lower arms, forehead, and chin during play. And, some children just bruise easier than others or because of their skin coloring, the bruises just show more.
Naturally, if your child has bruises that look as if they are caused from deliberate harm from a person, you must investigate. Typical bruises from child abuse show up on the upper arms, trunk, upper legs, face, ears, neck, and buttocks.
If you think that your child gets bruised far too easily, you should discuss it with the doctor.
