10 Signs of Leukemia
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Leukemia Sign #5: Easy Bruising
Bump into something hard enough and you might get a bruise. This happens because the blood vessels in the hurt area get damaged, allowing blood to leak out beneath the skin. This leakage is what we call a bruise, and it will usually clear in a few days or so, depending on the severity of the damage.
As with external bleeding, platelets in the blood help form clots that prevent bruises from occurring for just any reason. Without enough platelets, however, bruises can form far more easily than they usually would. Easy bruising is a typical symptom of leukemia and you should see a doctor if such symptoms occur.
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