Dear patient thank you for your question.
Here are a few causes of spontaneous bruising and some tips to help you figure out what you migh t have
1) Blood disorder:
a. Von willibrand's disease/ Haemophilia: A blood disorder due to lack of coagulation factors. It results in spontaneous bruising and is easy to rule by a simple
blood test called COAGULATION PROFILE.
b. Thrombocytopenia: Low
platelet count can result in such symptoms. A coagulation profile will help diagnosing this condition as well
c. Leukemia: My intention is not to scare u but practically speaking it is a possibility especially if u feel fatigued and have
bone pain or headaches.
Please get a complete blood profile done
2) Liver disorder
Most of your coagulation factors come from your Liver hence a Liver disorder mostly
cirrhosis can result in such symptoms. Get a LFT done. Yellowing of your eyes/jaundice may hint at a Liver disease however it is not a rule
3) Vitamin deficiency: Vitamin C and b12 deficiency can result in bruising as well. The test is time consuming and expensive so just take a
multivitamin tablet every day and see how u feel after 2 weeks
4)Grace's disease: This is a
thyroid disorder and may be accompanied by
excessive sweating feeling hot increase appetite yet wt loss. A thyroid profile is warranted. More common in females
5) Excessive medication/ Injury: If you are taking any medication please read the label to see if hematoma or bruising is a mentioned side effect.
Also if you go to the gym or run a lot this can happen
I strongly urge you to discuss this with your go and reach a diagnosis. in the meantime for your pain here is what you can do
1) Ibuprofen 800mg twice a day
2) Cold compression over the bruising
3) Elevation of the leg while sitting down
Hope this helped.