What Test Can I Do To Determine A Wound Like Spot On My Arm?

Posted on Mon, 4 Mar 2024

Question: Hi was wondering what this is on my arm see attached photos

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. Looks like a purpuric spot

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. So it looks like a purpuric spot if it has appeared recently. In advanced age, such spot may occur by little trivial trauma. It is due to ruoturetof small blood vessel and extravasation. However, if unrelated to trauma, then a blood workup maybe required.
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Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (1 hour later)

What sort of blood work to determine what? Looks like senile purpura?

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Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. Routine tests

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Yes, it is likely a senile purpura. Routine tests like liver function, complete blood counts and coagulation profile can be done, if purpura increases.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (3 days later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
HELLO. REPORT IS DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have seen the report. Its little confusing. i dont know what it mean by "A" before the actual value. If we consider the actual value, then it is near normal.
Vitamin B12 deficiency is usually seen in vegans and virtually non existing in non vegetarians.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (1 hour later)

i don't eat meat do eat fish, guess i must start eating more fish. I east eggs every second day. so I guess I should get a good supplement. can you suggest any. I live a very healthy lifestyle, I excersise 6 days a week, mostly hiking and cycling. I am not overweight my BMI is 27.5 . I know we never perfect, but i am striving to be better as I age and I want to be as fit and as healthy as I can

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. Fish and eggs are good enough

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Eggs and fish are good for you. If you wish to take further supplements, methycobal containing vitamin supplements can be taken.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad