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Suggest Treatment For Purple Bruising On Arm And Rashes
Question: I am having sudden dark red /almost purple bruising on my arm with intermittent rashes on other parts of my body. I take gabapintin and baclofen . Am also very itchy with dry skin. If I scratch the area turns dark red. I am 59 yrs old with back injury.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
From the description it seems that it might be a side effect of Gabapentin.
Both Gabapentin and Baclofen can cause a blood disorder called Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count).This may cause easy bruising and bleeding or cause red/purple spots on skin (purpura or petechiae) that do not blanch on applying pressure .
It would be really helpful if you could send me a picture of the rash.
I would suggest to consult your physician and get examined.If the lesions are suggestive for petechiae/purpura a complete blood count with platelet count should be done.
I hope it helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
From the description it seems that it might be a side effect of Gabapentin.
Both Gabapentin and Baclofen can cause a blood disorder called Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count).This may cause easy bruising and bleeding or cause red/purple spots on skin (purpura or petechiae) that do not blanch on applying pressure .
It would be really helpful if you could send me a picture of the rash.
I would suggest to consult your physician and get examined.If the lesions are suggestive for petechiae/purpura a complete blood count with platelet count should be done.
I hope it helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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