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What Is The Treatment Of Bruise On Legs ?
I noticed bruising on both left and right legs after driving 12 hours straight (took four 1 hr breaks in between to get gas and food). Is this unexplained bruising related to sitting down too long in the car or it is something serious that I need to see my doctor.
Tue, 12 May 2015
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should consult your doctor and get done blood investigation to rule out any disease.
Skin bruises on bilateral lower limb after prolonged driving can be due to coagulation defect or blood clots in lower limb veins.
So get done PT (prothrombin time), APTT (activated prothrombin time) and bilateral lower limb venous doppler.
If all are normal then no need to worry.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should consult your doctor and get done blood investigation to rule out any disease.
Skin bruises on bilateral lower limb after prolonged driving can be due to coagulation defect or blood clots in lower limb veins.
So get done PT (prothrombin time), APTT (activated prothrombin time) and bilateral lower limb venous doppler.
If all are normal then no need to worry.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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