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.
Coffee seems to help the gallbladder stay healthy. Photo Credit Sergey Galushko/iStock/Getty Images. If you have gallbladder issues, you most likely have gallstones, which are small, hard deposits that can develop inside your gallbladder. You may also have gallbladder inflammation, which sometimes develops in connection with gallstones. Although you may wonder whether coffee consumption increases your chances of gallbladder issues, coffee -- especially caffeinated coffee -- may help your gallbladder function more efficiently.