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I wake up every morning with a half dozen new small bruises and no clue how i got them. could this be an iron deficiency or anemia? or something else?
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Get evaluated: You need basic screens for vascular fragility, thrombocytopenia, and a clotting factor problem. If you are taking any new medications, including "natural holistic herbal remedies from overseas", stop these if possible. If the bruises are palpable, the situation is especially concerning and a vasculitis workup may be in order.
Answered 6/2/2019
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