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What Leads To Red Bruise On Arm Caused After A Injury?
hi,when i bump my arm or scratch on a bush when weeding I don t get black and blue I get a very red bruise. I tried to look this up and comuter says it could be form cumiden, but I do not take any medications..this looks awfuland lasts a lot longer than a black and blue mark don t understand why tis happens, wondering if I could have a vitamin deficency
Fri, 28 Aug 2020
Hello,
The detailed history is vital in the interpretation of this query. The most common is vitamin C deficiency as Scurvy leading to recurrent bruises from minor trauma followed by disorders of platelet number, function and others. Detailed history, physical examination and basic lab tests are vital information for getting a narrower differential diagnosis and final course of action accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The detailed history is vital in the interpretation of this query. The most common is vitamin C deficiency as Scurvy leading to recurrent bruises from minor trauma followed by disorders of platelet number, function and others. Detailed history, physical examination and basic lab tests are vital information for getting a narrower differential diagnosis and final course of action accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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