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What Does Unexplained Bruises On Legs And Calves Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 30 Jun 2016

Question: I have been diagnosed with liver disease do to medications. I have been having unexplained brusing mostly on back of legs and calves, but now have this bruise above my right hip. I have ignored it so far but should I have it checked out?

Answered by Dr. Anil Parth Desai (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend the following.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
I did review your condition. Bruising due to liver problems can indicate coagulation or platelets problems.

I would recommend a prothrombin time test, activated partial prothrombin time and platelet count tests to confirm if there is a problem and then manage accordingly.

I hope this helps.
Let me know if you have any more questions.

Sincerely,

Dr Parth Desai

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina