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Unexplained fingertip bruises appearing suddenly despite normal platelets recently

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TeawiththeMockingjay · 14/08/2026 02:09

I've bruised really all my life but this is ridiculous.

I keep getting fingertip bruises, mostly on my arms but some on my thighs as well, where they tend to be bigger. This has been an issue since the weekend and they just seem to multiply every time I look. They don't hurt but I look like someone is hurting me.

I definitely haven't bumped myself there. I'm certain. I have teenagers not little ones, and anyway I've been out of the country this week.

My platelets were normal 2 months ago, smack in the middle of normal.

I'm a bit reluctant to see my GP. I have to see him about possible kidney problems anyway and I've got constant diarrhoea. As I've had multiple bowl polyps removed I need to get this sorted sooner rather than later. He's going to think I'm a hypochondriac!

Any ideas?

OP posts:
TeawiththeMockingjay · 14/08/2026 02:10

*bowel

OP posts:
dizzydizzydizzy · 14/08/2026 02:51

any new medications?
an autoimmune or connective tissue disease?

Ask your GP for some blood tests if you’re worried.

mcrlover · 14/08/2026 04:03

He wont think you're a hypochondriac, or if he does he's not a good GP. Definitely go see the GP

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