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What Causes Bruise On Inner Thigh While On Medication For High BP?
I woke up this morning with a tennis ball size bruise on my left inner thigh, just above the bend of my knee! It's not painful to the touch, but I'm not sure where it came from...also I'm African-American if that helps, on high blood pressure meds (lisinoprol 20mg) and taking Alka-Seltzer Plus tablets for the past 3days for a cold?
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I would like to tell you to stop Alka-Seltzer immediately and personally consult your primary physician. Alka-Seltzer can cause allergic skin reaction or rash. Check if you are taking any kind blood-thinning medications and stop them too. Lisinopril is unlikely to cause a bruise or rash so you can continue with it.
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Regards,
Dr. Navneet Mahaj
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I would like to tell you to stop Alka-Seltzer immediately and personally consult your primary physician. Alka-Seltzer can cause allergic skin reaction or rash. Check if you are taking any kind blood-thinning medications and stop them too. Lisinopril is unlikely to cause a bruise or rash so you can continue with it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Navneet Mahaj
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