Bruising

[ronroush7]

Is bruising ever associated with Crohn's Disease?
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[sue2003]

I had bruising when I was on remicade. It disappeared when I stooped it

 

[aideen33]

I'm no expert but I know bruising can be associated with anemia, which I gather can be associated with Crohn's (which makes sense especially if theres bleeding goin on)

 

[ronroush7]

Thanks.

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[Farmwife]

I was told with my daughter to always report unexplained bruising.

 

[sue2003]

May be in Crohns bruising is due to vitamin k deficiency?

 

[FrozenGirl]

I remember at least 1 med said call docs if unexplained bruising.. imuran I think?

 

[SarahBear]

I have a lot of unexplained bruising that all doctors I have spoken to (GP, GI, and rheumatologist) have just brushed off. It's generally polka-dot formations on my legs that I know for a fact are not coming from any sort of trauma.

I know low platelets are associated with polka-dot type bruising. If you're on any medication or have any vitamin deficiencies, those might be a likely culprit. It's probably nothing to worry about, just make sure you bring it up with your doctor to be sure.

 

[ronroush7]

Thanks. I do have a history of being anemic.