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What Causes Itching Sensation And Bruises On The Lower Legs?

I have had severe itchy lower legs recently but I woke yesterday with random bruises all over my lower legs. I woke up today with more at the bottom of my leg and round my ankle, I don t recall hitting anything that would cause this. Should I be worried?
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Hello,
Thank you for your query.

Yes, this is definitely an issue of concern and needs to be checked out
Would you please clarify a few things for me?

*how old are you?
*what is your height and weight?
*do you have any medical issues or take any medications? Like blood thinners for heart disease?
*do you smoke or something?
*did you have e swelling in your legs before the bruising and itching started? Any skin peeling or discoloration? Any numbness or tingling sensation in your feet?
*any recent travel or illness?

I recommend :
-a physician consult
- blood tests (complete blood count count, clotting factors, kidney and liver function tests,)
-urine analysis
-doppler study of the blood vessels in the legs to look for any occlusion

Based on these results and clinical findings, a treatment plan will be initiated.
Please get it checked as soon as possible.
If you experience any breathing difficulty, chest discomfort or giddiness, please visit the ER right away.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
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What Causes Itching Sensation And Bruises On The Lower Legs?

Hello, Thank you for your query. Yes, this is definitely an issue of concern and needs to be checked out Would you please clarify a few things for me? *how old are you? *what is your height and weight? *do you have any medical issues or take any medications? Like blood thinners for heart disease? *do you smoke or something? *did you have e swelling in your legs before the bruising and itching started? Any skin peeling or discoloration? Any numbness or tingling sensation in your feet? *any recent travel or illness? I recommend : -a physician consult - blood tests (complete blood count count, clotting factors, kidney and liver function tests,) -urine analysis -doppler study of the blood vessels in the legs to look for any occlusion Based on these results and clinical findings, a treatment plan will be initiated. Please get it checked as soon as possible. If you experience any breathing difficulty, chest discomfort or giddiness, please visit the ER right away. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health