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What Does A Bruise On The Calf Indicate?
I had a bruise on my leg (on my calf) that started out about the size of a quarter. When I touched it, it would give a sensation in my leg. The bruise has gotten bigger and the bruising has spread up and down my leg (above the knee and down around my ankle and my leg has a throbbing pain or feels wore out by the end of the day. I don t know what is causing this but wonder if it is vascular...
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Hi,
Your symptoms can be related to microtrauma or blood disorders. I suggest you to do the following examinations:
- a complete blood count
- platelets level
- coagulation time level
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms can be related to microtrauma or blood disorders. I suggest you to do the following examinations:
- a complete blood count
- platelets level
- coagulation time level
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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