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I bruise very easy on my legs, i do not take any blood thinner or aspirin, what could this be.?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Need work up: Your platelets may be an issue need to for complete evaluaton.

Answered 5/31/2021

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