Bruising, particularly purpura in the forearms, may be caused by spontaneous bleeding under the skin. Petechia (pinpoint bleeds in the skin and mucous membranes), may occur on feet and legs. Eliciting a full medical history is vital to ensure the low platelet count is not due to a secondary process.
Photo Credit Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images. When it comes to supplements for gallbladder health, vitamin C is one of the most frequently mentioned in research studies. It may be beneficial for limiting your risk for gallbladder disease, gallstones and cancer of the gallbladder. You shouldn't take large doses of vitamin C without first consulting your doctor, however, because it isn't safe for everyone.
Follow your doctor's dietary guidance specifically. Photo Credit Noel Hendrickson/Blend Images/Getty Images. If you're like most people, your gallbladder goes unnoticed until problems arise. It's a small sac situated beneath your liver that collects bile, or juice necessary to digest fat from your diet. Bile contains a mixture of cholesterol, salt and other substances. Under normal circumstances, when you eat, your gallbladder contracts and bile flows into your intestines. A number of problems can impede gallbladder function. If you have gallbladder sludge, your doctor may recommend avoiding certain foods until your issue resolves.