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What Causes Bruises On Thigh And Back Ache When Diagnosed With IBS?
Hi, I have unprovoked bruising on my thigh that appears patchy and in other areas of my legs I have large bruises that are very blue and do not warrant the minor bump that caused them, my hair falls out a lot I have fatigue and back ache on and off. I suffer from IBS could all these symptoms be related. Thank you for reading. Naomi
Mon, 1 Jun 2020
Hello,
IBS is a disorder in which, by definition, the motility of normally functioning bowel is upset easily. A condition in which the bowel doesn't work properly (not IBS) often causes a lack of vitamin K.
This causes the liver to be unable to produce enough clotting protein, producing easily bruisability. I cannot say if you have this or why but the test for it is to see if the blood can clot in a laboratory test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman
IBS is a disorder in which, by definition, the motility of normally functioning bowel is upset easily. A condition in which the bowel doesn't work properly (not IBS) often causes a lack of vitamin K.
This causes the liver to be unable to produce enough clotting protein, producing easily bruisability. I cannot say if you have this or why but the test for it is to see if the blood can clot in a laboratory test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman
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