Have you ever found a bruise on your body and wondered how it got there? "The trick is to determine whether the bruise is a normal consequence from a trauma—which you may or may not remember—or if it is something more serious," says Debra Shinkle, MD, a family medicine physician at University of Utah Health. Most cases are benign and can be evaluated during a physical exam. Here, Shinkle shares reasons some people may bruise more easily than others.

Medications and vitamins that may cause people to bruise:

• Blood thinners
• Aspirin or ibuprofen
• Antibiotics
• Antidepressants
• Vitamin E
• Ginger
• Ginkgo

"Other medications may also be a factor. Talk with your doctor about any concerns," Shinkle says.