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Advice please i have unexplained bruises on my arm not fell or banged my self they have just appeared can you help do i need to worry?

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Bruises: Yes you do need to worry until you have seen your doctor. If you cannot get an appointment today please have someone take you to the nearest Emergency facility. Please keep me informed of how things are going.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 3/1/2018

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