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I don't remember banging my hands, but i have a bruise on each? i'm not anemic. got my iron checked. leukemia?

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Many things: Platelets need to be checked. Could be related to medications. I would suggest seeing your doctor. Also depends on where the bruise is. Hope this helps.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Agos Luca answered

Unlikely: Jumping to leukemia from a couple of bruises is probably overreacting. By the way, anemia, which is a lack of sufficient red blood cells, has nothing to do with bruising. Easy bruising is usually a consequence of decreased platelets, coagulation disorders, or increased vessel fragility. When you got your iron checked, did they also do a cbc? That would show abnormalities if you had leukemia.

Answered 4/4/2014

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