Suggest Treatment For Bruise On The Hand While On Blood Thinners

Posted on Fri, 16 Sep 2016

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Fri, 16 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : My wife woke this morning with what looks like a large bruise on the back of her hand. Reddish brown in color
With a small white bump in the middle. No pain. Takes blood thinners.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Bruises are common with blood thinners, no need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
Bruises are very common with blood thinners.
No need to worry as it will disappear in a week's time.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng