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What Could The Recurring Bruise On Wrist Be?

I have a recurring bruise on the outside of my left wrist. It s very bright purple and shaped like a tree. I could email a photo. It lasts a couple weeks. fades and then a few weeks later I get another one. I have had them on both wrists but mostly my left.
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Hello
Thanks for the query.
Get your platelet levels checked.
Low platelet levels can cause spontaneous bruise.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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What Could The Recurring Bruise On Wrist Be?

Hello Thanks for the query. Get your platelet levels checked. Low platelet levels can cause spontaneous bruise. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.