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What Causes Bruises On Arms And Legs Along With Fluttering In Chest?

Im a 44 year old female and have been getting unexplained bruises on my arms and legs, for about a year or so. I have also noticed a fluttering in my chest for as long to ( probably not related ). My mother had several health problems including several strokes, angina, diabetes. I rarely drink alcohol but am a smoker of about 10 a day. Im very active and feel quite healthy. Im 5.7 feet tall and weigh 12.4 stone what could be causing this? Elizabeth
Thu, 13 Aug 2020
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Hi,

All I want to do in such a situation is a peripheral blood smear and ESR to rule out thrombocytopenia and abnormal white cells. If these are normal, no need to worry. But I would have given a course of vitamin C for 2 weeks, as it’s deficiency can cause weakness of capillary walls and easy bruising. Kindly discuss with your doctor. Also, try to include lot of green leafy vegetables and fruits in diet.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Causes Bruises On Arms And Legs Along With Fluttering In Chest?

Hi, All I want to do in such a situation is a peripheral blood smear and ESR to rule out thrombocytopenia and abnormal white cells. If these are normal, no need to worry. But I would have given a course of vitamin C for 2 weeks, as it’s deficiency can cause weakness of capillary walls and easy bruising. Kindly discuss with your doctor. Also, try to include lot of green leafy vegetables and fruits in diet. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician