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Is it normal for bug bites to cause bruises?

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No: It's bleeding underneath skin causing "bruises". Are you taking aspirin? Or may the bug has "toxin" which cause bleeding.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/19/2017

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