Question 1

what underlying causes would give me unexplained bruising on my hips, thighs, knees and ankles, that take 3 or more weeks to heal?

Accepted Answer

Bruises: Bruising in multiple areas in the absence of trauma warrant some blood tests to determine if you have a clotting disorder or other abnormality of the blood.

Question 2

i have multiple unexplained bruising on my hip and leg (one side) as well as leg aches and fatigue, on prednisone 20mg a day for a week, is it linked?

Accepted Answer

Probably related: Prednisone makes the skin and blood vessels fragile, so much more prone to easy bruising with normal daily activity, for example if you sleep on the side where the bruising is. Muscle aches and fatigue can also be related either to the Prednisone itself, or to whatever condition the Prednisone is being used to treat. If the leg is also swollen, see your doctor to be sure it's not a blood clot.

Question 3

very large unexplained bruising on both hips. severe muscle pain and weakness waist down. very fatigued. hips very tender, can only wear loose clothes?

Accepted Answer

Get medical attn: Without more history, it is difficult to say what could be the cause.  Pain, bruising and new onset fatigue is concerning. See a Doctor today.

Question 4

asked a few days ago about unexplained bruising, bleeding guns and hip pain. got bloodwork back. most was normal but i thought platelets was more of a low normal at 159.  but monocytes were 10%, a little high. i' m getting stressed because  i am very tire

Accepted Answer

Clotting: You could have a clotting disorder. Check pt and PTT also bleeding time. See a hematologist. Check liver function as well.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

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?

Accepted Answer

: 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 8

what diseases can cause unexplained bruising?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

is unexplained bruising on my 5 month olds ear normal ?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Unexplained bruising on hips

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What underlying causes would give me unexplained bruising on my hips, thighs, knees and ankles, that take 3 or more weeks to heal?

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I have multiple unexplained bruising on my hip and leg (one side) as well as leg aches and fatigue, on prednisone 20mg a day for a week, is it linked?

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Very large unexplained bruising on both hips. severe muscle pain and weakness waist down. very fatigued. hips very tender, can only wear loose clothes?

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Asked a few days ago about unexplained bruising, bleeding guns and hip pain. got bloodwork back. most was normal but i thought platelets was more of a low normal at 159. but monocytes were 10%, a little high. i' m getting stressed because i am very tire

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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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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?

A member asked:

What diseases can cause unexplained bruising?

A member asked:

Is unexplained bruising on my 5 month olds ear normal ?

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

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