sudden bruising on legs

[siobhan92]

Can you help iv started getting sudden bruising on my legs I hadnt banged or injured myself some are big and some are small I have a blood circulation problem called rynoids syndrome if that could have anything to do with it I dont no what to do or who to help me could you many thanks

[Dr Jonathan Bowling]

Dear Siobahn,

If you are getting new spontaneous bruising and have a history of 'Raynaud's phenomenon' you should visit your GP today to get a check up.

Spontaneous bruising can be caused by a number of conditions including infections, inflammation around the blood vessels, drug reactions or problems with blood clotting. Generally a few simple tests from your GP can help find out the cause, and exclude the more complex causes.

However, importantly, if you feel unwell, headaches, neck stiffness, photophobia or fever in association with new 'bruises' in the skin then you should seek urgent medical attention.

I hope this has been helpful

Dr Jonathan Bowling
Consultant Dermatologist
Oxford

www.mydermatologist.co.uk

[siobhan92]

Thank you dr johnathon bowling this has been a big help iv got an appointment to see my gp on monday could this be possibly pregnancy related as im 10days late no positive test yet though