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What Causes Irregular Shaped Blood Clots On Arm?
Several small 1/2 mm red blotches almost like irregularlly shaped blood clots have appeared on the top of my left arm over the last 2 months. 5 more showed up today. I am taking levothyroxin and a weeky dose of metheltrexate for lupus. I have developed a deep chest cold over this past week. I am 75 yrs old What are these marks?
Thu, 8 Jan 2015
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have lupus. Thrombosis is common in any connective tissue disorder. You may have some vascular thrombosis or coagulation problem which leads to that marks. Go for coagulation profile and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have lupus. Thrombosis is common in any connective tissue disorder. You may have some vascular thrombosis or coagulation problem which leads to that marks. Go for coagulation profile and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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