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I Have Been Getting Unexplained Bruising All Over My Thighs
I have been getting unexplained bruising all over my thighs for over a year. They are getting worse. I can have from a couple to up to five or more on each leg at a time. They appear suddenly...sometimes i feel an itching sensation just before some appear. My doctor checked my platelates which were normal but has since dismissed it. Since my aunt was diagnosed with a factor 8 deficience i asked to be refered to a hematologist.. Am i right in not allowing them to dismiss this...I know that it is not normal
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Hello,
Yes you are right about insisting about it. Your aunt was having hemophilia A (factor 8 deficiency). It is an inherited disease.
Our coagulation system depends on: 1. Platelets 2. Coagulation factors
It is not enough to check the platelets. Coagulation factors must be tested too.
Feel free to ask your questions
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Yes you are right about insisting about it. Your aunt was having hemophilia A (factor 8 deficiency). It is an inherited disease.
Our coagulation system depends on: 1. Platelets 2. Coagulation factors
It is not enough to check the platelets. Coagulation factors must be tested too.
Feel free to ask your questions
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Dr. Anshita Singh Rathore,
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You are right. One can inherit such diseases from 1st degree relatives, like aunt.Did you mention this to your dr? Its really strange , he dismissed this fact even aft knowing you family history.
Hematologist can help.
Hematologist can help.
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I did mention my aunts factor 8 deficiency to my Dr. All that she did was check my platelets. From the beginning I knew and advised her that specific testing need to be done to disagnose this disease. Though the bruising continues she stated that she did not see a reason to test further. I then requested to see someone else to be tested further so she agreed to make the referral.
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Dr. Anshita Singh Rathore,
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gud. Only a hematologist will be able to helpyou. u see such diseases are rare.
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