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What Is The Reason For Regular Bruising On Lower Leg Above Ankle?

Am getting vertical bruising on lower leg above the ankle and on the inside of the leg. The skin is thinner in that area. The bruising comes regularly and for no reason. Hurts to the touch and disappears in about one week, then another bruise appears. Been happening for a couple months.
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
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Hello and welcome to HCM,

I read your query and understood your concern.

Unexplained/ mysterious bruising can be due to a various of reasons, most commonly blood disorders, long standing diabetes or nutritional deficiency.

Consult a physician and get complete blood work up done for thrombocytopenia (decrease in platelets) and clotting factor's deficiency.

Get Blood sugar tested to rule out diabetes.

Sometimes nutritional deficiencies, which may cause unexplained bruises. Supplement your diet with vitamin C, B complex, vitamin K and minerals tablets.

Once the cause is determined the treatment proceeds as per the underlying cause.

I hope I was able to answer your query
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What Is The Reason For Regular Bruising On Lower Leg Above Ankle?

Hello and welcome to HCM, I read your query and understood your concern. Unexplained/ mysterious bruising can be due to a various of reasons, most commonly blood disorders, long standing diabetes or nutritional deficiency. Consult a physician and get complete blood work up done for thrombocytopenia (decrease in platelets) and clotting factor s deficiency. Get Blood sugar tested to rule out diabetes. Sometimes nutritional deficiencies, which may cause unexplained bruises. Supplement your diet with vitamin C, B complex, vitamin K and minerals tablets. Once the cause is determined the treatment proceeds as per the underlying cause. I hope I was able to answer your query