
What Could Be This Unexplained Black And Blue Marks On Legs ?

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Mon, 4 Jan 2021
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Question : unexplained black and blue marks on legs
Brief Answer:
The causes of unexplained bruises are explained below in details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
already reviewed the attached reports.
Your symptoms seem to be related to unexplained bruises.
There are many medical conditions that can cause these bruises.
They can be related to vitamin deficiencies such as Vitamin K deficiency and vitamin C deficiency.
They can also be related to some blood diseases.
So, I recommend to do a complete blood count, platelets level, coagulation time and hemorrhage time.
Meanwhile, I suggest using a vitamin K cream for local application.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
The causes of unexplained bruises are explained below in details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
already reviewed the attached reports.
Your symptoms seem to be related to unexplained bruises.
There are many medical conditions that can cause these bruises.
They can be related to vitamin deficiencies such as Vitamin K deficiency and vitamin C deficiency.
They can also be related to some blood diseases.
So, I recommend to do a complete blood count, platelets level, coagulation time and hemorrhage time.
Meanwhile, I suggest using a vitamin K cream for local application.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad


I'm 28 and 5'7 and 140 pounds do you think I should be concerned and go through with all these blood test?
Brief Answer:
I recommend to do the blood tests for further evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Yes, I recommend to do the blood tests to exclude possible causes that need further treatment.
Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
I recommend to do the blood tests for further evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Yes, I recommend to do the blood tests to exclude possible causes that need further treatment.
Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad


what kind of blood diseases and what r done for them
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
The examinations help in detecting the cause of the bruising.
If it is a vitamin deficiency such as Vitamin C or vitamin K deficiency, you can take the vitamin as a supplement.
If it is a low platelet level, you should follow up with a hematologist for a specific treatment.
Hope it helps dear,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
The examinations help in detecting the cause of the bruising.
If it is a vitamin deficiency such as Vitamin C or vitamin K deficiency, you can take the vitamin as a supplement.
If it is a low platelet level, you should follow up with a hematologist for a specific treatment.
Hope it helps dear,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng

Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
The examinations help in detecting the cause of the bruising.
If it is a vitamin deficiency such as Vitamin C or vitamin K deficiency, you can take the vitamin as a supplement.
If it is a low platelet level, you should follow up with a hematologist for a specific treatment.
Hope it helps dear,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
The examinations help in detecting the cause of the bruising.
If it is a vitamin deficiency such as Vitamin C or vitamin K deficiency, you can take the vitamin as a supplement.
If it is a low platelet level, you should follow up with a hematologist for a specific treatment.
Hope it helps dear,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng

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