Should I go to gp with unexplained bruising (pics)

[FreeClee]

Excuse the not so nice photos. Been noticing them for a few weeks now. No injury or anything. They just appear. I’ve noticed I’m really tired too lately. I have recently had 6 b12 injections for low iron so I thought it’d be the opposite but since having them I’ve found to be more tired. I also have a few on each arm and 3 on my stomach

2 weeks!? Wow that's terrible. You could always go to a walk in centre. That will get things moving sooner if they deem in necessary if not, at least you have your appointment booked.

If you are still low in iron it could be that.

2 weeks is a bonkers amount of time to have to wait. Waking up with bruises is worrying - if this gets worse or you start with any other symptoms like gums bleeding, mouth ulcers, fatigue becoming disabling then please go to a&e.

Ask for an emergency appointment, or go to a walk-in. As mentioned, it could be low platelets and two weeks is a long time to be waiting just to be seen.

I phoned back the GP this morning as a few family members said I shouldn’t be waiting 2 weeks for this. I have an appointment at 12:15

Let them know if you have been experiencing fevers or night sweats too.

@FreeClee phew! Good luck!

Glad you got your appt bumped up OP. This really needs checking out.

You need your bloods checked.

Good for you on calling back OP. Best of luck at ur apt xx

I didn’t think to ask but I’m seeing physician associate..never heard of that before, just wondering if it means anything. Brushed my teeth earlier and my bottom gum was bleeding a little

they should have been having you back anyway for blood tests of you are on B12 injections

A physician 's associate is one below a GP. I saw one a few years ago and she was brilliant. Sending you lots of good luck xx

Glad you are being seen today, the physicians associate can do bloods or get you seen by a doctor. Tell them about the nose bleed and bleeding gums and new bruises appearing daily and you’re worried. But you’re doing the right thing

this was the exact same as my legs after i had my dd shes 2 now but i still get these alot, i have always been anemic through high school etc but when i went to the doctor with these bruises he checked everything blood wise and everything was fine, i get alot of mouth ulcers but no bleeding gums etc the doctor told me i was a medical mystery, so dont really know were to go from here?🙄

@Weemama1 Glad everything was ok. Did you feel tired, no energy etc? I wake up 6:30/7 every morning and by 10/11 o’clock I could fall asleep again

not really i think mums just feel tired tbf? but not like overly tired i want to sleep all the time and falling asleep during the day, i go to bed about 8/9 anyways as im shattered by that time but i do have a busy work life i only work 3 days a week and then the 2 days during the week and weekends i do lots of stuff with my dd and dh😀i was worried it could be something serious but the doctor have looked into it and cant see anything so who knows🙄 hope everything goes well with you 😁

Good luck OP

Hope everything goes OK x

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Thanks everyone😊

Had bloods taken so it’s just waiting to hear back now

Glad u got in sooner

I’ve had a look at my nhs app and a telephone consultation has been arranged today…is that worrying?

No not necessarily. I have the same symptoms as you and it turned out I had low platelets- they investigated further and no action was needed. They might just want to ask you a few more questions or refer you for further investigation. Or yes not going to lie it could be more serious.

I’m just a bit worried because whenever my bloods have been fine in the past I’ve always had to chase them up. Also, when my b12 was low, i didn’t have an appointment for it until a week later after the results were back. This time it’s only a day😞