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What Causes Unexplained Bruising On The Body?

Posted on Fri, 12 May 2017

Question: I found bruises all over my legs. I have not fallen or have had any more trauma.

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms suggest coagulation disorder or vessel wall disorder.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Bruises all over the body without any history of trauma or injury suggests disorder of coagulation system or vessel wall.
A couple of investigations need to be done to know the cause of multiple bruises.
These investigations include platelet count, peripheral blood smear examination, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time and platelet function tests.

Please consult a hematologist for clinical assessment and thus management.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (2 hours later)

what is the level of urgency? Can this wait until Monday or should she go to the ER?

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you may wait for a day or two

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,

Yes, you may wait up to a day or two.

Thanks and take care
Dr. Shailja Puri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee