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Can Being On Foot For A Long Time Cause Bruises In The Legs?
19 Y.O. female with hypothyroidism. What might be the cause of sudden bruising on right leg that was subcutaneous/sublte green yesterday and now speckled bruising today. She has experienced severe fatigue and malaise. Could it be from excessive standing? Could her 40 pound dog have stepped on her in the middle of the night and caused this? Is this Lupus?
Wed, 16 Oct 2019
Hello,
Being on foot for a long time can bring bruises in the leg if the patient is suffering from deep vein thrombosis, deficient blood clotting factor, aging, side effects of medicines or poor general health condition, etc.
Since she has a history of hypothyroidism, you are suggested to get it treated at the earliest.
Neglect & untreated hypothyroidism may cause peripheral neuropathy, goiter, lupus, heart problems, mental heath issues, etc.
Get her examined by a Neurologist get Nerve Conduction, Nerve biopsy & Imaging tests done. Treatment will depend upon the pathology detected.
In the meantime she can take multivitamin supplements(Zincovit), one tab daily for 20 days & Acetaminophen, one sos when required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Being on foot for a long time can bring bruises in the leg if the patient is suffering from deep vein thrombosis, deficient blood clotting factor, aging, side effects of medicines or poor general health condition, etc.
Since she has a history of hypothyroidism, you are suggested to get it treated at the earliest.
Neglect & untreated hypothyroidism may cause peripheral neuropathy, goiter, lupus, heart problems, mental heath issues, etc.
Get her examined by a Neurologist get Nerve Conduction, Nerve biopsy & Imaging tests done. Treatment will depend upon the pathology detected.
In the meantime she can take multivitamin supplements(Zincovit), one tab daily for 20 days & Acetaminophen, one sos when required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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