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What Causes Excessive Weight Loss And Bruises All Over The Body?
Hi, Over the past few months i have lost about 18 pounds unintentionally, i have been very weak and tired lately and bruises all over my body. I have been to the hospital twice and the blood work seemed to come back normal i have been have major anxiety over this and my chest and arms have been turning super blotchy and red on and off. What do you think this is? i am really worried about leukemia.
Tue, 10 Apr 2018
Hello,
If the blood test is normal, then there is no need to worry about leukemia.
Some coagulation defect can lead to easy bruising, as the liver is a major detoxication organ of the body.
You should be tested for LFT, autoimmune disorder and some cancer. That much weight loss is indicative of cancer or rheumatic diseases.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
If the blood test is normal, then there is no need to worry about leukemia.
Some coagulation defect can lead to easy bruising, as the liver is a major detoxication organ of the body.
You should be tested for LFT, autoimmune disorder and some cancer. That much weight loss is indicative of cancer or rheumatic diseases.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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