A member asked:

Child has bruises that is purple and tender on the outside of thigh. no injury happened.she hasn't been sick?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ecchymosis: Large purple bruises (ecchymosis) in the absence of trauma need to be assessed by your child's doc. She may require work-up to assess how well she clots as well as how long she bleeds.

Answered 10/25/2014

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