What causes bruising in spine in a child with mild autism?
Patient: My 12 year old daughter has mild autism and epilepsy. She has been complaining of abdominal discomfort and headaches. This evening I noticed she has bruising along her spine starting at the base and goes about six inches up is this something I should be concerned about? Doctor: Thank you for following up.Bruising is usually result of hit due her epilepsy attack or other causes. She has lots of bruisings thats why i suggest her blood vessels are weak and easy injured.In addition we can check blood test and platelates with clotting for excluding of some haematological diseases. For speedy disappearing of bruisings you can apply small amounts heparin ointment, for example- teombophob, if she complains a pain then apply diclophanak gel for reliefAll the bestBe healthy!Dr.Svetlana