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Diagnosed As Anemia. Have Arm And Thigh Bruising. Connected?

Hi doctor,I was told toda y by my doctors office that I have anemia.they want me to redo the test in one month. Ive been having small little brusing on inner arm's some as large as an eraser and small as the width of a pencil lead. I've also seen a bruise on my thigh the size of a quarter. Think there can be a connection?
Thank you,
Mary
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi and thanks for the question,

Is anemia is associated with easy bruising, the main possibility to be exploited and excluded is a bone marrow pathology, a lesion with the kidneys with inadequate secretion of a hormone called erythropoeitin, responsible for both red blood cells and platelet production and a spleen defect. The platelet production is very much linked to red blood cells production. Low platelets generally lower than 50.000/mm3 could lead to easy bruising. A complete blood count with platelet counts measured is needed.

If low again, the opinion of a hematologist might count significantly in the diagnostics and management.

Thanks and kind regards,

Bain LE, MD.
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Pediatrician,  Dr. Imraan Hussain 's  Response
hi

Thanks for your query

i can feel your concerns

spontaneous bruises are either due to low platelet count or cogulation disorder

have you history of any blood disorder in family?

do you have any other symptom like fever,weightloss or sweating?

i advise you to consult your doctor for complete physical examination

you will need investigations like complete blood count and coagulation profile
and bone marrow examination if needed


wishing you a speedy recovery

Hope i have ansewered your query
i am available for your help
regards
Dr.imran
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Diagnosed As Anemia. Have Arm And Thigh Bruising. Connected?

Hi and thanks for the question, Is anemia is associated with easy bruising, the main possibility to be exploited and excluded is a bone marrow pathology, a lesion with the kidneys with inadequate secretion of a hormone called erythropoeitin, responsible for both red blood cells and platelet production and a spleen defect. The platelet production is very much linked to red blood cells production. Low platelets generally lower than 50.000/mm3 could lead to easy bruising. A complete blood count with platelet counts measured is needed. If low again, the opinion of a hematologist might count significantly in the diagnostics and management. Thanks and kind regards, Bain LE, MD.