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What Causes Bruise On Lower Spine?

In early March of this year, I discovered that I had a bruise on my lower spine. I had been having other random bruises, so my father took me to the doctor. I had blood drawn and they found out I had mononucleosis. Since then, I have had no symptoms of mono whatsoever, and all the bruises eventually faded aside from the one on my back. Should I be concerned?
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Infectious mononucleosis is a viral infection and it can cause thrombocytopenia (low platelets) and due to that one can have bruises. As bruises are fading it means your infection is improving, some bruises can take time to fade so you can wait and observe. If after few days to a week if it will not settle or if you have bleed from any site than you should visit your physician and should have repeat blood tests like cbc,pt aptt.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query feel free to ask.
Wish you good health.
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What Causes Bruise On Lower Spine?

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Infectious mononucleosis is a viral infection and it can cause thrombocytopenia (low platelets) and due to that one can have bruises. As bruises are fading it means your infection is improving, some bruises can take time to fade so you can wait and observe. If after few days to a week if it will not settle or if you have bleed from any site than you should visit your physician and should have repeat blood tests like cbc,pt aptt. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query feel free to ask. Wish you good health.