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Is it serious when there are bruises (on legs) and others forming (again, on legs) without an explanation? i'm writing on behalf of my mother! thx
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Maybe not: As long as her blood counts are normal then there is probably nothing to worry about. As we age the skin gets thinner and regular activities can cause bruising that often looks pretty dramatic. The older folks - 80's and above, can also easily get skin tears from seemingly innocuous friction encounters.
Answered 7/23/2014
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Low Platelets: Unexplained bruising could be a condition where there are not enough platelets. See your doctor for some blood tests to help make the diagnosis and determine course of treatment.
Answered 7/23/2014
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Can be serious : Unexplained bruising can be very concerning and a sympto of bleeding disorders from a variety of causes. your mother should be seen by a doctor ASAP. and have testing done to determine the cause. she may be at risk for spontaneous bleeding in her stomach or brain. She needs emergency medical attention, and you should be very aware of any stomach or head symptoms, including mental status chang
Answered 7/23/2014
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