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What Causes Bruising On The Body Along With Pain In The Ribs?

i have notice brusing in different area and don t remember ever gethit or doing anything to get them. I have also been having trouble breathing on both side of my ribs hurt extremely when I cough. and started having nose bleeds out of no where what could be causing this?
Mon, 17 Oct 2016
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You have written your age. The cause can be
1.     Low blood platelet count
2.     Hemorrhagic disorder such as Von Willebrand’s disease, hemophilia
3.     Leukemia
Advice
1.     Immediately go to hospital for diagnosis and management of nose bleed. Take it seriously. You platelet count might be very low and you need platelet transfusion
2.     Do not scratch too much
3.     Avoid strenuous activity, smoking and alcohol
4.     Investigation
a.     Complete blood count
b.     Hb%
c.     Coagulation profile
d.     Blood sugar
e.     Chest X – ray PA view
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What Causes Bruising On The Body Along With Pain In The Ribs?

You have written your age. The cause can be 1. Low blood platelet count 2. Hemorrhagic disorder such as Von Willebrand’s disease, hemophilia 3. Leukemia Advice 1. Immediately go to hospital for diagnosis and management of nose bleed. Take it seriously. You platelet count might be very low and you need platelet transfusion 2. Do not scratch too much 3. Avoid strenuous activity, smoking and alcohol 4. Investigation a. Complete blood count b. Hb% c. Coagulation profile d. Blood sugar e. Chest X – ray PA view I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks for asking question