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My daughter bruises a lot. some times she gets them just from scratching. so she see a doctor about this?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Bruising: Certainly easy bruising can be a side of in abnormality in your ability to clot. If she has never seen anyone, an appointment to her General pediatrician or to a hematologist seems reasonable. Hope that helps.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/8/2017

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A member asked:

My daughter bruises a lot. some times she gets them just from scratching. so she see a doctor about this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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