Tulsa World: Family Doctor: Bruising can be serious side effect of Coumadin St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Dr. Roach: Eliquis doesn't cause as much incidental bruising as Coumadin Detroit News: Dr.

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Roach: Eliquis doesn't cause as much incidental bruising as Coumadin Dear Dr. Roach: In 1998, I was diagnosed with lupus anticoagulant and was put on Coumadin. I tolerated it well. A couple of years ago, I was changed to Eliquis, which I also tolerate well.

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I noticed ... Dear Dr. Douma: I am 84 years old and have had low platelets for many years. Because of that, I have bruised easily for a long time. About two years ago I started taking Coumadin and since then the ...

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Dr. Roach: In 1998, I was diagnosed with lupus anticoagulant and was put on Coumadin. I tolerated it well. A couple of years ago, I was changed to Eliquis, which I also tolerate well. Readers may ... Easy bruising sometimes may be a symptom of a serious health issue, such as a blood-clotting condition or a blood disease.

See your healthcare professional if you: Often get large bruises, especially if the bruises are on your chest, stomach area, back or face, or if they seem to happen without a clear reason. Overview Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an illness that can lead to bruising and bleeding. Low levels of the cells that help blood clot, also known as platelets, most often cause the bleeding. Once known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, ITP can cause purple bruises.