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My doctor told me i have anemia. my appetite has completely vanished and i have started to bruise with so much as scratching. why is this happening?

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See a hematologist.: Anemia is a lack of red blood cells, and a great many causes. However, the bruising with simple scratching sound like a very low platelet count (another type of blood cell). That, along with the loss of appetite could be something serious. You should see a blood specialist (hematologist) right away.

Dr Diede agreed

Answered 11/6/2013

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