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60 Years Old, Physically Fit. Taking Steriod Inhaler For Asthma. Noticed Bruise On Leg. Cause And Cure?
Question: I am 60 years old. Very fit (jogging, yoga walking most days) and healthy. I take steriod inhaler twice daily for control of asthma and asprin every other day (as recommended by cardio-specialist).
Recently, I've noticed that even a gentle knock to the leg can result in large bruise which takes a long time to go away.
However, this morning I noticed with a shock several large bruises on the back of my leg - top of calf and bottom of thigh. I have no idea where they came from. Am rather scared about this.
Recently, I've noticed that even a gentle knock to the leg can result in large bruise which takes a long time to go away.
However, this morning I noticed with a shock several large bruises on the back of my leg - top of calf and bottom of thigh. I have no idea where they came from. Am rather scared about this.
Hi,
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
Spontaneous bruising and bruising with minimal trauma is suggestive of an underlying bleeding tendency.
This type of bleeding under the skin is resulted from low platelets in the body, platelet dysfunction, blood clotting factor abnormalities, scurvy, and on drugs such as aspirin and warfarin.
As you are taking aspirin, this drug may cause bleeding tendency by interfering with the platelets function which are responsible for blood clotting.
Some times the long term use of steroid may also lead to skin and capillary fragility leading to bruises but this is a rare possibility as you are taking inhalational steroid.
You need physical examination by your Physician/Cardiologist and blood investigations like complete blood picture, platelet count, clotting and bleeding times, PT with INR, APTT to look for clotting abnormality.
Therefore I advise you to consult the doctor as early as possible for physical examination, investigations, and for the treatment advise.
Careful to prevent injuries as they cause excess bleeding and avoid taking any intramuscular injections till you see the doctor.
Hope I have answered your query, if you have any clarification please let me know.
Regards.
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
Spontaneous bruising and bruising with minimal trauma is suggestive of an underlying bleeding tendency.
This type of bleeding under the skin is resulted from low platelets in the body, platelet dysfunction, blood clotting factor abnormalities, scurvy, and on drugs such as aspirin and warfarin.
As you are taking aspirin, this drug may cause bleeding tendency by interfering with the platelets function which are responsible for blood clotting.
Some times the long term use of steroid may also lead to skin and capillary fragility leading to bruises but this is a rare possibility as you are taking inhalational steroid.
You need physical examination by your Physician/Cardiologist and blood investigations like complete blood picture, platelet count, clotting and bleeding times, PT with INR, APTT to look for clotting abnormality.
Therefore I advise you to consult the doctor as early as possible for physical examination, investigations, and for the treatment advise.
Careful to prevent injuries as they cause excess bleeding and avoid taking any intramuscular injections till you see the doctor.
Hope I have answered your query, if you have any clarification please let me know.
Regards.
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