The evaluation of easy bruising is mainly based on a history and physical exam.

Physical findings in someone with easy bruising may include:

• Bleeding from the gums
• Blood in the stool
• Bruises
• Rashes that look like broken blood vessels in the skin or bruises
• Nosebleed
• Pale skin
• Prolonged bleeding from minor wounds

Tests are necessary to evaluate excessive bruising.

Tests that may be used to evaluate easy bruising include:

• Bleeding time
• Complete blood count
• Fibrinogen level
• Fibrin split products
• Hageman factor assay
• Factor 5 level
• Factor 7 level
• Factor 8 level
• Factor 10 level
• INR
• Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
• Platelet count
• Protime (PT)
• Liver profile