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What Causes Bruises In The Arms And Legs?
I am 58 female in good health. I exercise regular and a hormone pill and vitimans is all I take. I get purple looking bruses on my arms and legs if I barely bump them. I have had a lot of sun exposure. Is there anything I can do to help this condition.
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Hello,
They may be superficial thrombophlebitis or DVT. May be seen in hormonal pill users. Please consult with your physician and get bit don Doppler study to both legs and get treated accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
They may be superficial thrombophlebitis or DVT. May be seen in hormonal pill users. Please consult with your physician and get bit don Doppler study to both legs and get treated accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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