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What may my son be lacking if he is bruising easily?
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He is two and jumps around a lot but does have excessive bruising. -
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Kirsty Woods
Exercise Physiologist
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Your son may simply be someone who bruises easily or it may be a sign of something more serious such as a vitamin C deficiency or a blood disorder.
If you are concerned about your sons bruising you should visit your GP.
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Peta Adams
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Brusing is often an indicator of Iron Deficiency, I would suggesta visit to your local GP and requesting a blood test for folate, iron, B12.
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Dr Carolyn Ee
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I would bring him along to see your GP for some blood tests, if your GP thinks necessary. Toddlers do end up with a bit of bruising but your GP would want to see the number of bruises and extend of the bruising. We would usually screen for a number of blood disorders such as genetic lack of clotting factors or low platelet count.
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