Question 1

i have unexplained bruising on my knees and elbows joint pain in those areas and tenderness what can cause this?

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There are many: potential causes for the symptoms you are experiencing. Some of them are potentially serious. You need to be evaluated by a health care professional and have an examination and lab work done. Don't delay, make an appointment today.

Question 2

unexplained bruising on my arms&legs >4yrs now(recently once above left breast area).on paxil (paroxetine) er 37.5 mg, adderall er 30mg, & ativan 1 mg, zyrtec 10mg?

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Bruising: First see your doctor and ask about a qualitative or quantitative dysfunction of your platelets occasionally other disorders can do this. The drugs you mention are not prone to cause this but in rare cases it is possible.

Question 3

unexplained bruising on left under ribs. 3 painless bruises. no injury or other symptoms. ?

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Monitor: Hi, is this just a random thing or do you get unexplained bruises a lot? If it is the former, just monitor. You could have been bruised without sensing it at the time. If it is the latter, see a doctor for more work up.

Question 4

unexplained bruising. i developed one over 6 months ago and one over 2 months ago. same thigh. don't recall any injury. ?

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Bruising: I would get a few labs checked to make certain you are fine which would include a CBC with a platelet count, a PT/PTT, an iron level, your protein and albumin levels and maybe a bleeding time.  As a female, if you had a clotting disorder, I would think you would be aware of it by now as you are 26 and I assume have been having a period every month so that would be very heavy.

Question 5

what diseases can cause unexplained bruising?

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Increased INR: Increase in patients inr bleeding times when on blood-thinners. Clotting factor abnormalities, prolonged pressure on thin skin over bony prominences.

Question 6

31 year old female, how to figure out the cause of unexplained bruising on thighs if all labs are good? i had hodgkins 4 years ago?

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: A coagulopathy is typically ruled out in unexplained bruising and best to start with will be your treating oncologist (group) as specific workup is usually needed.

Question 7

is unexplained bruising on my 5 month olds ear normal ?

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NO!: A bruised ear in a 5 month old needs immediate evaluation.  This may be associated with physical abuse.  Don't wait-see your doctor today.

Question 8

is unexplained bruising linked to iron deficiency anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Need evaluation to look at other causes of bruising including medication side effects.

Question 9

what can cause unexplained bruising, migraines, dizziness and fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Dizziness: Please get good physical exam to look for any systemic problem.

Question 10

what causes unexplained bruising on legs? i constantly get bruises only on my legs without ever hitting myself.

Accepted Answer

See explanation.: May be due to abnormalities of the clotting "web." including deficiencies of factors or acquired inhibitors of clotting factors.  These in turn may be related to abnormalities of kidney or liver function.  Also may be related to platelet function or medications.  Very frequently though, nothing shows up in testing and "unexplained" bruising has a simple traumatic explanation.

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I have unexplained bruising on my knees and elbows joint pain in those areas and tenderness what can cause this?

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Unexplained bruising on my arms&legs >4yrs now(recently once above left breast area).on paxil (paroxetine) er 37.5 mg, adderall er 30mg, & ativan 1 mg, zyrtec 10mg?

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Unexplained bruising on left under ribs. 3 painless bruises. no injury or other symptoms. ?

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Unexplained bruising. i developed one over 6 months ago and one over 2 months ago. same thigh. don't recall any injury. ?

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What diseases can cause unexplained bruising?

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31 year old female, how to figure out the cause of unexplained bruising on thighs if all labs are good? i had hodgkins 4 years ago?

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Is unexplained bruising on my 5 month olds ear normal ?

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Is unexplained bruising linked to iron deficiency anaemia?

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What causes unexplained bruising on legs? i constantly get bruises only on my legs without ever hitting myself.

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