What Could Cause Recurrent Bruises On The Legs And Thighs?
Symptoms are related to a blood disorder,examination need to be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms can be related to many causes:
- A blood disorder
- Medicine for blood thinning like aspirin
- Microtrauma
- Blood vessel problem
- Liver problems
Red blood cells are low due to the hemorrhage. To rule out the cause you should do:
- A complete blood count
- Level of platelets
- Level of fibrinogen
- Coagulation test(INR)
- Liver enzymes
After this examinations we can rule out the cause of the bruises.
Meanwhile some advice that I can give are:
- Elevate the area of the bruise
- Use ice compresses
- You can use vitamin K cream for local treatment
- Take oral vitamin C
- In case of pain you can use painkillers like Ibuprofen.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician