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What Do Unexplained Bruises On Torso And Limbs Suggest?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Feb 2016
Question: I am 41 years old, in the last few months i noticed a few odd bruises. Last night I took my garbage can to the curb and this was enough to bruise my palm. Few months ago I had an unexplained bruise on my torso, and weeks before that on my arm. I have no other symptoms. Is this cause for concern for my age?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is better to get proper evaluation and investigations

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
To recapitulate: Female/41 - few odd bruises noted in last few months - taking garbage can to the curb caused bruising of the palm - bruise on torso and arm in the past - no there symptoms - wants to know whether this is cause of concern for your age....

Please elaborate on a few points:
- Are your menstrual periods normal in recent times or have been heavy or so?
- Are taking any medications or hormonal pills?
- Any Ayurvedic preparations?
- Any jaundice recently.

The reasons can be increased fragility of the capillaries.
Reduced platelet counts.
Or some coagulopathy.

I would advise you to consult a Hematologist so that a proper clinical evaluation, investigations can be done, a proper probable diagnosis made to have targeted treatment.

I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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What Do Unexplained Bruises On Torso And Limbs Suggest?

Brief Answer: It is better to get proper evaluation and investigations Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. To recapitulate: Female/41 - few odd bruises noted in last few months - taking garbage can to the curb caused bruising of the palm - bruise on torso and arm in the past - no there symptoms - wants to know whether this is cause of concern for your age.... Please elaborate on a few points: - Are your menstrual periods normal in recent times or have been heavy or so? - Are taking any medications or hormonal pills? - Any Ayurvedic preparations? - Any jaundice recently. The reasons can be increased fragility of the capillaries. Reduced platelet counts. Or some coagulopathy. I would advise you to consult a Hematologist so that a proper clinical evaluation, investigations can be done, a proper probable diagnosis made to have targeted treatment. I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.