Bleeding into the skin

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Bleeding into the skin

For aging skin, protection of skin is recommended. Avoid trauma such as bumping or pulling on skin areas.

For a cut or scrape, use direct pressure to stop the bleeding.

For a drug reaction, identify and consult the health care provider about discontinuing the drug.

Otherwise, follow prescribed therapy to treat the underlying cause.

• There is sudden bleeding into the skin for no apparent reason
• If there is persistent, unexplained bruising

Your doctor will perform a physical examination and ask questions about the bleeding, such as:

• Has there been a recent injury or accident?
• Have you been ill lately?
• Have you had radiation therapy or chemotherapy?
• What other medical treatments have you had?
• Do you take aspirin more than once a week?
• Do you take Coumadin, heparin, or other "blood thinners" (anticoagulants)?
• Has it occurred repeatedly?
• Has a tendency to bleed into the skin been present lifelong?
• Did it start in infancy (for example, with circumcision)?
• Did it start with surgery or a tooth extraction?

• Coagulation tests including INR and prothrombin time
• CBC with platelet count and blood differential
• Bone marrow biopsy

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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