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What Causes Bruises On Arms And Buttocks?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Oct 2014
Question: My 7 year old daughter got blue bruises on her arm and on one of her but chicks. She didn't hurt herself cant explain how she got them. I took her to the emergency room they did a blood test nothing was wrong. They sent her home. I dont know how she got thoses black bruises .Any advice.
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
coagulation profile reports needed

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on healthcaremagic. I have gone through the details provided by you. The likely cause of the bluish marks seems to be from bleeding. If she did not hurt herself, the cause of the bleeding needs to be looked into. I would like to know the platelet count and coagulation profile if they have already been checked. If not, please get it checked and revert with the report. Also mention whether the bluish marks on her cheek and her arm are on the same side. I would be glad if you could upload photographs of the same. Mention if you and your wife are blood relatives and if there is any family history of any bleeding disorders and any medicine that she might be taking.

I will wait for your response before commenting on the possible causes.
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What Causes Bruises On Arms And Buttocks?

Brief Answer: coagulation profile reports needed Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on healthcaremagic. I have gone through the details provided by you. The likely cause of the bluish marks seems to be from bleeding. If she did not hurt herself, the cause of the bleeding needs to be looked into. I would like to know the platelet count and coagulation profile if they have already been checked. If not, please get it checked and revert with the report. Also mention whether the bluish marks on her cheek and her arm are on the same side. I would be glad if you could upload photographs of the same. Mention if you and your wife are blood relatives and if there is any family history of any bleeding disorders and any medicine that she might be taking. I will wait for your response before commenting on the possible causes.