I was talking to my sister (a pediatrician, but still an MD right) about this because I have noticed a lot LESS bruising on Eliquis than when I was on 325 mg aspirin for the last 20 years. She said that the effects of anti-platelet medication (like aspirin) can be more noticeable to patients in terms of daily injuries than the effects of a DOAC or warfarin. Something about more impact from anti-platelet medications on the capillaries / smaller blood vessels which are what you're hitting with nicking your finger with a paring knife in the kitchen, or accidentally banging your hip into a table. Not sure I am getting her explanation perfect but it tracks with my experience.
