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I Have Bilateral Shin Bruising That Is Superficial. I Bruise

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Posted on Wed, 14 Aug 2019
Question: I have bilateral shin bruising that is superficial. I bruise very easily and when I am not bruised my legs are discolored brown. My forearms bruise easily also but no skin staining remains. I do not take any medicines that would cause bruising.
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You should be investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description,it looks like you are developing Bruising without any trauma or causative factor.
You should get investigated.
Investigations like Bleeding time, Clotting time, Prothrombin time, etc should be done.
Please consult a Heamatologist and proceed further.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health
Regards
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I Have Bilateral Shin Bruising That Is Superficial. I Bruise

Brief Answer: You should be investigated. Detailed Answer: Hi As per your description,it looks like you are developing Bruising without any trauma or causative factor. You should get investigated. Investigations like Bleeding time, Clotting time, Prothrombin time, etc should be done. Please consult a Heamatologist and proceed further. Nothing to worry. Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further. Wish you good health Regards