i am 21 and i get unexplained bruises on my legs but they don't hurt like i can poke them hard and it don't hurt. my mom gets blood clots all the time and she had breast cancer so i am wondering if i could have something like that wrong with me. i am going to the docter soon but just wanted some ideas befor hand.
2007-08-23 16:57:10 · 12 answers · asked by partyprincess8186 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I agree, it sounds like you might be anemic (low iron). I would have your blood checked by your doctor & find out what is going on. Have you changed your diet recently are you eating less? Your mom's cancer & her blood clots are a different issue & it doesn't have anything to do with your body.
2007-08-25 17:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your Mom has had problems with blood clots make sure you are not on the birth control pill, as this condition can be hereditary. The unexplained bruising can have result from many conditions. I would tell your Dr.how long this has been going on & any other symptoms. He will probably start with a comprehensive panel of blood tests to get the best diagnosis. Make sure they include a clotting time test. List any meds you have taken, even Tylenol, Aspirin, or Advil. Any little bit of info can help. Good luck!
2007-08-27 23:35:34 · answer #2 · answered by ` 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Sweety,
You amy be a little anemic and that would cause unexplained bruising,perhaps your under alot of stress due to your mom's breast cancer and not looking after yourself,but it woudn't hurt to have blood tests done for your white blood cell count,good luck to you and your mom ......
2007-08-24 00:15:27 · answer #3 · answered by annettekendall@rogers.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many answer es to this one. Your health or lack of health can be a big issue. But do see a Dr. Before any potential problem gets really bad.
2007-08-24 00:04:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drinking tomato juice should help if it is a matter of blood needing to be thinned without the bad effects of aspirin.
Hope that helps.
2007-08-24 00:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by Ddvanyway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive read in books that unexplained bruising can be signs of cancer so i woul call ur doctor. it might be something else though so don't freak out! ill keep u in my prayers...good luck!
2007-08-24 00:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by melissaaaa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin K deficency causes bruising. Def talk to your dr about it, because of the family history.
2007-08-24 00:02:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to see a doctor, kid. This may have some very serious conotations but could also be nothing at all.
2007-08-24 00:21:30 · answer #8 · answered by magoosh48 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, go to the doctor...better safe than sorry. However, it may be something as simple as you needing more potassium in your diet.
2007-08-24 00:04:29 · answer #9 · answered by amanda 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do you take a lot of asprin or other medicines? because they usually cause black -and -blue like bruises
2007-08-24 00:02:37 · answer #10 · answered by serial-thriller 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋