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I bruise very easily and most of the times it doesn't fade away and gets hardened. i have almost 6 to 7 bruised areas on my leg. what is the problem?
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Get checked: You should see your doctor to get checked for any clotting or other blood disorders.
Answered 10/29/2016
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Anemia?: Could be normal, could be anemia. Could be dehydration. Could be vitamin deficiency. You can get lab work done for this but based on what you said it's unlikely anything serious.
Answered 12/9/2016
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