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What Causes Itching On The Upper Leg While On Clopidogrel?
I m taking clopidogrel bisulfate 75mg. I just finished 24 radiation treatments,for breast cancer. Two nights ago I Felt an itch on my upper left leg( around the knee area) At that I felt 2 large( about the size of an egg) bumps that are dark purple. What is going on?
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
Hello,
Clopidogrel is anti-platelet drug and may induce bleeding. Two large bumps of dark purple colour are nothing but hematoma (might be following minor injury). Apply cold compress-it will resolve eventually.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
Clopidogrel is anti-platelet drug and may induce bleeding. Two large bumps of dark purple colour are nothing but hematoma (might be following minor injury). Apply cold compress-it will resolve eventually.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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