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When should you be concerned about petichiae spots and random bruising? what aids assessment of causes?
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Bruising: If there is no explanation for them and they are appearing in spots that aren't really at risk for bruising (abdomen for example). Also if there are a lot of them. Best evaluation is to start with your doctor and blood work.
Answered 4/22/2014
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