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What is the cause of bruising in esld?
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The liver: Produces the blood clotting proteins, so problems can lead to bruising. Advanced liver disease also associated with low platelets due to both bone marrow and spleen issues.
Answered 4/7/2013
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Bruising in ESLD: Several factors contribute to bruising in end stage liver disease. Here are a few of them 1. The liver does not make clotting factors 2. Scarring of the liver causes enlargement of the spleen that traps platelets which are necessary for clotting 3. Toxins that are usually filtered out of the blood by the liver, circulate and affect the function of blood cells and platelets.
Answered 3/10/2020
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