bruising after scratching my leg or exercising

[ShanaJean]

I just noticed today that I  had bruises forming on my legs after walking yesterday and then scratched other part of leg and another bruised formed. I take Levothyroxin 125mg because of a inactive thyroid and Ortho birth control pill could that be anything that would cause it or what could it be please help.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Sorry replied to an earlier post first.

Bruising is a side effect of Levothyroxine. You need to discuss it with your doctor and get the dose adjusted.

Anemia and deficiency of vitamins C, K, B12, or folic acid are the other common causes of easy bruisability.Try taking iron tablets and multivitamins for some days and see if the symptoms improve.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Interferon A also has side effects. The most serious side effect is a temporary drop in the number of blood cells made by the bone marrow. These blood cells include red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. It may also cause tiredness, fatigue, feeling sick, diarrhea, taste change, loss of appetite, depression, weight loss and muscle or joint pains.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.