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What Causes Unexplained Bruising On Buttock And Near Hip?

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Posted on Sat, 10 May 2014
Question: I have unexplained bruising on my right buttock, near my hip, and at the base of my spine. what should i be concerned aobut
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: get platelet levels checked Detailed Answer: Hello Unexplained bruising usually happens due to fall in platelet counts. Please get your platelet levels, bleeding and clotting time checked. Let me know the reports. You can apply thrombophob ointment on the bruise. This will help in faster healing of the area. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you
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What Causes Unexplained Bruising On Buttock And Near Hip?

Brief Answer: get platelet levels checked Detailed Answer: Hello Unexplained bruising usually happens due to fall in platelet counts. Please get your platelet levels, bleeding and clotting time checked. Let me know the reports. You can apply thrombophob ointment on the bruise. This will help in faster healing of the area. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you