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A member asked:
Why am i easy to bruise, then it takes 5 months or more to heal? is it a sign of cancer?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Easy bruising: You are on Prednisone which causes easy bruising. You take it for copd. May be your doctor can taper & cut down altogether. You may also want to do lab tests like platelets count, pt, aptt, bleeding time, clotting time. Some clotting factors deficiency depending on your family history. Your doctor can do all that. If you need specialist then it would be hematologist. Thanks.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Not necessarily: But possible. See your dr and have a thorough workup to include problems with platelets and clotting factors. Certain meds like aspirin, fish oil, nsaids can contribute.Take care! http://www.Medicinenet.Com/easy_bruising/symptoms.Htm.
Answered 12/9/2013
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