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What Causes Sudden Bruising On Legs And Limping In A Toddler?

Posted on Thu, 10 Mar 2016

Question: My 3 YO son has been limping constantly for over a day now, but has no obvious bruises and has not complained of any pain. There was no fall or injury that i know of. Hes been jumping on the bed, so it doesnt seem like he has hurt his leg. There are three small bruises on the right leg and the limp seems to be on the left leg. We have no familt history of cancer and he hasnt had any recent infections or illnesses. All vaccinations are up to date. When checking the leg, he does not seem to have any tender areas. What could this be? Is there something else I need to check for more clues? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Just wait another 24 hours if still limping - see the paediatrician

Detailed Answer:
Hi....you have very meticulously given all the information I need. If there is no tenderness, you can wait.

But I suggest that you ask him how he got the bruises. Unexplained spontaneous bruising is a sign of bleeding disorder which could also present with limping.

I suggest you wait another 24 hours and if still he's limping or if the bruises are increasing in size and number you need to consult your pediatrician.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (6 minutes later)

Thank you for your response.
I have been googling and the first that comes up as a reason for unexplained limping is leukemia! What other symptoms does leukemia present in children? Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Signs suggestive of leukemia

Detailed Answer:
Hi....the signs suggestive of leukemia are - but please be careful in interpreting them without a pediatrician or physician directly examining the kid.

1. Prolonged fever
2. Extreme pallor or bloodlessness
3. Lymph node swelling appearing as lumps on neck, armpits and groins.
4. Severe bone pains
5. Extreme loss of appetite
6. Tummy distension
7. Edema of face and feet
8. Breathlessness

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (49 minutes later)

Thank you very much for the quick response. Your help has made me feel much better .

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Happy that our interaction was helpful

Detailed Answer:
Hi.....I am happy that our interaction was helpful.

If you are Happy...please close the thread and rate it.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar