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Are Recurring Bruises On The Shin Of Legs Signs Of Leukemia?
Question: Hi. I have these recurring bruises in the shin of my legs. they keep occurring and I don't remember getting hurt. this has been happening for more than a year. my kid is now 2.5 years old. these bruises change from Green to red color lot and fade off in 1-2 weeks. no pain. Google leads to leukemia. I am concerned.
Brief Answer:
not likely to be leukemia
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concerns. But this is very unlikely to be leukemia. In leukemia there can be bruising but platelets are low in that and it would get a lot worse in just 1-2 months, without treatment. So one year of stable symptoms rule out leukemia.
It could be due to unnoticed trauma or coagulation problem or vit c deficiency. You can get a coagulation profile done. Vit c supplements can be tried as well.
Even if no cause is found, if the serious things are ruled out then nothing to worry.
Hope this helps.
Regards
not likely to be leukemia
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concerns. But this is very unlikely to be leukemia. In leukemia there can be bruising but platelets are low in that and it would get a lot worse in just 1-2 months, without treatment. So one year of stable symptoms rule out leukemia.
It could be due to unnoticed trauma or coagulation problem or vit c deficiency. You can get a coagulation profile done. Vit c supplements can be tried as well.
Even if no cause is found, if the serious things are ruled out then nothing to worry.
Hope this helps.
Regards
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