Can coughing after heavy activity and bruising on legs be interrelated?
Patient: My son has some dark bruise like spots on his legs, he says it s from the peddle on his bike. He has one on his arm. He has a horrible cough that gets worse when he is out running or being very active. The cough just started 3 days ago. Should I be concerned about the bruising or is it just a boy being a boy. Doctor: Hi...on legs the bruising is understandable due to pedaling but why should it occur on the hand. That too you didn't mention any injury on the hand or on the legs. Bruising without injury is a marker that a bleeding disorder might be in line. Moreover you say he has got cough. There is a condition called ITP - Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - this can occur post viral illness and causes bruising just like this. This occurs due to low platelet count.i suggest your kid needs a pediatrician's consult.regards - Dr. Sumanth