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What Causes Bruising On Thighs After Prolonged Standing?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2014
Question: Hello, My daughter is 17, she works as a hostess at a restaurant. When she stands for a period of longer than a couple hours, her upper thigh area, in the front, breaks out in bruise like blotches (very large often takes up her entire leg in the front). By the next morning the mark(s) are all gone. We went to see a doc but they didn't know why it was happening.
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Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Stop Oral contraceptive pills; Foot end elevation Detailed Answer: Hi there. I understand your concern for your daughter. These lesions are obviously 'vascular' in origin as they disappear when rested & the blood supply drains the leg while lying down & increases on prolonged standing. I understand your daughter is 17 & is on oral contraceptives. The issue is an open-shut case where my clinical inferences are concerned. Please STOP Oral Contraceptives immediately. The issue will sort itself out in a month or so. If desired, she may use a barrier method of contraception. The Oral contraceptives are known to cause all these issues including weight loss & can have serious implications if continued. Good Luck & Godspeed! Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
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What Causes Bruising On Thighs After Prolonged Standing?

Brief Answer: Stop Oral contraceptive pills; Foot end elevation Detailed Answer: Hi there. I understand your concern for your daughter. These lesions are obviously 'vascular' in origin as they disappear when rested & the blood supply drains the leg while lying down & increases on prolonged standing. I understand your daughter is 17 & is on oral contraceptives. The issue is an open-shut case where my clinical inferences are concerned. Please STOP Oral Contraceptives immediately. The issue will sort itself out in a month or so. If desired, she may use a barrier method of contraception. The Oral contraceptives are known to cause all these issues including weight loss & can have serious implications if continued. Good Luck & Godspeed! Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD