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If you have low platelets, should you have easy bruising?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Depends: It will depend on how low the platelet count is. The lower your platelet count the higher your risk to have bleeding/bruising.

Answered 5/11/2012

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