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My granddad has non hodgkins lymphoma and bruising on tongue and lip, also coughing up chunks of blood in plegm, are there all related?

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Dr. Nitin Ohri answered

Likely: Lymphoma and it's treatments (eg: chemotherapy) can affect blood counts and platelet counts, which may cause bruising and bleeding. Make sure that your grandfather's doctor is aware of these symptoms.

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Dr. Brian Lawenda answered

Specializes in Radiation Oncology

It is possible: He needs to be seen by a physician quickly to know why he is having these symptoms. This could be very dangerous (low blood and platelet counts, etc.).

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Answered 2/13/2015

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A member asked:

My granddad has non hodgkins lymphoma and bruising on tongue and lip, also coughing up chunks of blood in plegm, are there all related?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Nitin Ohri answered

Dr. Brian Lawenda answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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