Health·Posted on Oct 7, 2015Here's Why You Actually Bruise So EasilyFunny, you don't remember falling down a flight of stairs...by Shannon RosenbergBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Ever wonder why your arms and legs are bruised AF after very little trauma? Or ever get a bruise that you actually cannot explain? First things first: Bruises are caused by tiny injuries to your blood vessels. 1. You can get bruises from your workout. View this photo on Instagram 2. You might have some genetic characteristics that make you more prone to bruises. View this photo on Instagram 3. Having fair skin could also be related to your constant bruises. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. Certain over-the-counter medications can make you bruise more easily. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. And so can most steroids. 6. You'll also bruise easier if you're really low on vitamin C. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Or if you need to up your protein intake. View this photo on Instagram 8. Most people are also more likely to bruise on their arms and legs. View this photo on Instagram 9. And you're more likely to bruise in places where you have sun damage. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. You'll probably bruise a lot easier as you get older. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. And drinking can definitely lead to more bruises. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. You may also bruise easily if you lose a ton of weight super quickly. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. But if constant random bruising is something new for you, it could be a sign of another medical condition — so get that checked out. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. And if you've always bruised pretty easily, don't worry. That's totally normal. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF So what the hell can you do to stop all those black and blues from popping up?