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81 Years Old. Noticed Bruise On Lower Lip, Around Eye And Itchy Head. Treatment To Be Done?
Question: My mother 81 had bruising of her lower lip one week ago, and this morning bruising around her right eye, intermittin back of head itch, and two months ago was admitted to Renown hospital in Reno Nevada for observation of right side brain bleed. E-mail; YYYY@YYYY
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Did she have an injury?
Spontaneous bruising without an injury is concerning. In view of recent intracranial bleed and repeated bruises, she should be investigated for hemorrhagic disorders. Your doctor can order a complete hemogram, bleeding time, clotting time, platelet counts, Vitamin K levels, etc., to determine the cause.
Intermittent head itching may not be related. However she should be observed carefully. If her symptoms worsen, she needs to be taken back to the hospital.
Hope this helps. I will be available for help if you have any more concerns.
Regards
Dr. Pratap
Thanks for the query.
Did she have an injury?
Spontaneous bruising without an injury is concerning. In view of recent intracranial bleed and repeated bruises, she should be investigated for hemorrhagic disorders. Your doctor can order a complete hemogram, bleeding time, clotting time, platelet counts, Vitamin K levels, etc., to determine the cause.
Intermittent head itching may not be related. However she should be observed carefully. If her symptoms worsen, she needs to be taken back to the hospital.
Hope this helps. I will be available for help if you have any more concerns.
Regards
Dr. Pratap
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