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What Could Cause Bruises On Arms And Legs ?

I have a lot of unexplained bruises on my arms and legs. I have wide red blood cells and I am deficient in B-12 and D, low platelet count and I am extremely tired and have fibromyalgia type symptoms, IBS AND ETC. I AM 60.
My paternal and maternal uncles died from leukemia.
Could I be a risk?
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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bruises require investigations, as you have mentioned low platelet count. family history doesn't guarantee you will also get leukemia but you r at high risk. you require peripheral smear and if required bone marrow examination
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What Could Cause Bruises On Arms And Legs ?

bruises require investigations, as you have mentioned low platelet count. family history doesn t guarantee you will also get leukemia but you r at high risk. you require peripheral smear and if required bone marrow examination