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My Wife (age 54) Is Experiencing Bruising On Her Left
Question: My wife (age 54) is experiencing bruising on her left arm and hand, tingling in her fingers on her left hand , the nail beds on her hands and feet have turned brown. There has been no trauma to cause the bruising.
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It would be best for her to be assessed by her doctor if possible.
Easy bruising can occur different conditions such as:(1)side effect of medication such as aspirin or steroids etc
(2)mineral or vitamin deficiency
(3)blood disorder (most treatable)- this would be assessed by a complete blood count, ESR (checks for inflammation) and PT, PTT (these 2 check for bleeding times- how long a person would bleed after trauma)
(4)autoimmune condition such as lupus, RA, vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels ) etc- again assessed by blood tests but also physical examination as well.
Initially complete blood count and ESR done for assessment then other bloods done to confirm
With a history of tingling and discoloration, her doctor may consider bloods such as the complete blood count and ESR to rule out one of the bleeding conditions and also one of the autoimmune conditions
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It would be best for her to be assessed by her doctor if possible.
Easy bruising can occur different conditions such as:(1)side effect of medication such as aspirin or steroids etc
(2)mineral or vitamin deficiency
(3)blood disorder (most treatable)- this would be assessed by a complete blood count, ESR (checks for inflammation) and PT, PTT (these 2 check for bleeding times- how long a person would bleed after trauma)
(4)autoimmune condition such as lupus, RA, vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels ) etc- again assessed by blood tests but also physical examination as well.
Initially complete blood count and ESR done for assessment then other bloods done to confirm
With a history of tingling and discoloration, her doctor may consider bloods such as the complete blood count and ESR to rule out one of the bleeding conditions and also one of the autoimmune conditions
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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