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Suggest Treatment For Spontaneous Bruise While Undergoing Aspirin Therapy
Question: I had a large bruise on top of my left foot about 6 weeks ago....no trauma involved it just appeared..resolved after a week or so....it redeveloped in same area 9 days ago...yesterday a portion deepened in color although I spent entire day indoors and barefoot. ...I'm 60 female typically take 360 milligram aspirin every day..10 milligrams of limit or and 6.25 milligrams of core daily
...yesterday I refrained from taking the aspirin...had physical in April blood work was normal...any thoughts?
...yesterday I refrained from taking the aspirin...had physical in April blood work was normal...any thoughts?
Brief Answer:
Get investigated
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Spontaneous bruise is commonly seen in those who are on aspirin therapy.
This might be the most probable cause in your case. I
It is better to get investigated once again.
Get the following tests done.
1. CBC
2. BLeeding time
3. Clotting time
4. Peripheral blood smear to rule out atypical cells.
If these tests turn out to be normal and even then you have bruise, discuss with your doctor regarding reduction in dose of aspirin.
300 mg is a very high dose.
Let me know the results.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in ruling out other conditions.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Get investigated
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Spontaneous bruise is commonly seen in those who are on aspirin therapy.
This might be the most probable cause in your case. I
It is better to get investigated once again.
Get the following tests done.
1. CBC
2. BLeeding time
3. Clotting time
4. Peripheral blood smear to rule out atypical cells.
If these tests turn out to be normal and even then you have bruise, discuss with your doctor regarding reduction in dose of aspirin.
300 mg is a very high dose.
Let me know the results.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in ruling out other conditions.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Brief Answer:
Bruise
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It is looking like bruise.
Its not dangerous, nothing to worry.
Please get the investigations done.
Let me know the reports and let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Bruise
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It is looking like bruise.
Its not dangerous, nothing to worry.
Please get the investigations done.
Let me know the reports and let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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