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I have a bruise on both of my shins that has been there for two weeks and wont go away. i am on lamictal 100mg twice a day should i be concerned ?

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Bruise: Don t be concerned. A good exam and a few blood test should be reassuring if normal. Shin is very prone to bruises (its nature) due to exposure to get hit on it.

Answered 8/1/2016

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Not necessarily: But talk to your doctor about getting blood tests done in particular a complete blood count (CBC) and pt, ptt, inr.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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