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What Causes Bruise And Red Spots Around Ankle?

hi there i have had some bruising appear on my ankle around where te sock can sometimes prevent circulation a little but never no the extent of bruising! and also the bruising appears to have red spots in and around the area.. and its slowly increasing day by day i have been trying to not wear socks ect... is this common at all
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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Bruising or red spots around ankle may be due to some coagulation issues in the blood. Easy bruising may be seen in platelets defeciency so also some coagulation factors issue. Therefore get your coagulation profile checked by blood work.
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What Causes Bruise And Red Spots Around Ankle?

Bruising or red spots around ankle may be due to some coagulation issues in the blood. Easy bruising may be seen in platelets defeciency so also some coagulation factors issue. Therefore get your coagulation profile checked by blood work.