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A member asked:
Unexplained bruises keep appearing and now pain in bones, is it a good idea to have blood tests for leukemia?
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Yes, but: It is a good idea to have blood test, period. There are several conditions that can cause these symptoms with leukemia one of them.
Answered 2/6/2014
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Yes: You make have a bleeding disorder like a platelet problem or something more serious like a blood cancer. Make an appointment with the doctor and they can find out why you are having the symptoms. Good luck.
Answered 2/7/2014
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Yes: Frequent bruising may be due to blood problems like leukemia and low platelets , but may be due to increased capillary(tiny skin vessels) fragility due to aspirin, nsaids(naproxen, etc), some vitamin deficiency, or liver dysfunction. Sometimes it's simply due to thin skin, also. Your md could order the appropriate blood tests.
Answered 2/7/2014
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