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mysterious "bruising" - Limited OT
October 30, 2010 at
10:50 AM
over the last 2 weeks i've developed many "bruises" and i have no idea where they came from. i haven't taken any falls, bumped into anything...nothing like that. what is weird is that you can't actually tell there's a bruise there - there is no discoloration of the skin. but when i touch that spot it hurts like it is a bruise.
there are "bruises" on one of my calves, both my knees, my left hip, my left butt cheek, my right upper arm, part of my right shoulder (on my back) and one or two places on my right breast.
it's very weird, and it's actually really bothering me. i've got all sorts of weird ailments running through my head right now. i promise that i have not taken a fall or a random roll down a big hill lately. this whole thing started about two weeks ago with my knees and has just gone from there.
diagnose me Lounge.
there are "bruises" on one of my calves, both my knees, my left hip, my left butt cheek, my right upper arm, part of my right shoulder (on my back) and one or two places on my right breast.
it's very weird, and it's actually really bothering me. i've got all sorts of weird ailments running through my head right now. i promise that i have not taken a fall or a random roll down a big hill lately. this whole thing started about two weeks ago with my knees and has just gone from there.
diagnose me Lounge.
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As CQ1 said, it may be anemia due to a lack of iron. Do you eat a lot of read meat, dark leafy vegetables, etc?
So should I diagnose myself (because I know I rarely eat red meat and that's likely what this is) or should I still see my PCP?
And how do you "fix" anemia? Do you have to take supplements, or just force yourself to eat more of the iron-rich foods?
Although there are many kinda of anemia the generic term "anemia" usually means a red cell deficiency. The first line treatment is almost universally iron until the underlying cause is determined.
Bruising is can be related to platelets or anticoagulant usage if its atraumatic.
If you are worried, see a doctor. There are many simple lab tests than can give you more information.
The doc might want to put you on supplements while you build up with your own iron rich foods or iyou might need a different course of action.
I would rather be safe than sorry. Just my 3 cents.
I will point out that after one of my surgeries that was likely to cause mush bruising the doctor told me to drink lots of papaya juice (and barring that..pineapple juice). He had me drink a big can ...I think they are like 40 oz or something..a day for like 5 days right after.
It helped keep the bruising down. But then you also have to weight that against the sugar content you are ingesting.
You should probably get a doctor's opinion, though.
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You could try to take an iron supplement, but I'd suggest going to see your doctor.
You should probably get a doctor's opinion, though.
Although there are many kinda of anemia the generic term "anemia" usually means a red cell deficiency. The first line treatment is almost universally iron until the underlying cause is determined.
Bruising is can be related to platelets or anticoagulant usage if its atraumatic.
If you are worried, see a doctor. There are many simple lab tests than can give you more information.
If you're a carnivore, try a steak or two and see if that helps. Maybe you haven't been getting enough meat in your diet, lately.
If you're not a carnivore, talk to your doc about whether or not that could be causing the issue. My friends have used things like Brewer's Yeast, vitamins, and other foods/supplements to combat the problem.