I've been noticing some random bruises popping up on my thighs, mainly on the top or side, for over 6 months now. Any idea what might be causing this?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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2+ Yrs

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That could be Fungal infection, maintain personal hygiene and visit Dermatologist for appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried about my wife. Her hemoglobin count is down to 6.2, and Im not sure what we should do. Shes also dealing with asthma, adenomyosis, endometriosis, and she's gained some weight. Could you give us some advice on how to handle everything that's going on?

she needs blood transfusion

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I'm dealing with iron deficiency anemia and my doctor recommended a Ferium 1k infusion. I'm wondering how much my hemoglobin levels might go up after just one of these injections?

upto 2 points

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I'm really concerned because I've been dealing with low platelet levels for about a year now, and I've noticed that every morning I wake up with a cough that brings up dark blood. On top of that, I've been having chronic cough and cold issues. What steps should I take to address these problems?

Ecg and sputum for AFB and microscopy is advised to the patient.

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