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I've always gotten random bruises. Just small ones on my thighs or arms that I just assumed I had bumped into something and didn't remember. Not many, but have had some through the years.

But lately this seems to happen more, the bruises are bigger, and some of them hurt. I have also noticed that I seem to get nicks and small scrapes on my hands when doing housework. These seem to take a long time to heal. I had blood work done at the end of June and was told my levels look good. Unfortunately I'm not quite sure which "levels" were checked. I take Vitamins everyday and get in enough Protein and have been steadily losing weight.

Does anyone have any ideas about the bruises? Am I lacking in some nutrient? I prefer not to have blood work done again so soon (scheduled for it in October) so if I had an idea I could call the dr and see if it was included in the June numbers.

Thanks!

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I would call the doctor anyway to ake sure as I have had a bruise right under where they fill y port and it has lasted 2-3 months and I have one one my leg that sees to be getting bigger , but I had my doc look and y surgeon and pcp said they were both fine not anemic or any deficiency so I will be ok , sorry I don't know why there are lines thru this,

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Maybe look up chronic conditions that have frequent bruising associated with them. Then you have a "conversation starter" for Dr. to check or immediately dismiss.

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