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What Causes Bruises On Legs And Arms?
Hi, I have been having a continual decline in my white cell count for the past 2 years. My last count was 2.4 and I have been having continual infections as well. Today I have developed a few bruises and there are several tiny red dots appearing on my legs and arms. What might this be?
Mon, 2 Feb 2015
Hi,
Please check your complete blood count with peripheral smear. A low platelet count is one of the causes of bruises. Do you have symptoms like fever, bodyache? Please undergo a thorough checkup including liver and kidney function tests, CT scan of chest and abdomen, bone marrow examination and let us know the results. All the best!
Please check your complete blood count with peripheral smear. A low platelet count is one of the causes of bruises. Do you have symptoms like fever, bodyache? Please undergo a thorough checkup including liver and kidney function tests, CT scan of chest and abdomen, bone marrow examination and let us know the results. All the best!
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