I had a 4 wheeler wreck in 2013 and still have a hematoma to this day. This is exactly what I have been experiencing. Small red spots (petechiae) As well as medium-to-large bruises, you might notice rashes appearing on your skin. What did they tell you it was from? Please tell me what should i do!? Thank you for contacting us. It extends downward through the inside of my leg & is much smaller & lighter in color on the inner side of my leg, about halfway to the knee. Then I asked her show me her arms and back, bruises as well but not like her legs. We recommend reaching out to your provider as soon as you can about your bruise. Thank you for reaching out. Why even have people all questions? I had a bruise for three weeks and when it was gone i have a hard spot in my arm. did you ever find out what this was? It comes and goes and she's had blood work done to rule out Leukemia and Vin Willebrands as well as just complete blood work panel, all negative and normal. When questions arent related to individual treatment or diagnosis, were happy to provide more information. We suggest reaching out to your primary care provider who knows your medical history and current conditions. Is there any medical conditions that would cause a bruise to leave a permanent mark on the skin once the bruise has cleared up or gone away? im 19 now, had 2 surgeries and many procedures. I woke up this morning with a huge bruise on the back of my left thigh. Did you find out about your bruises? No diagnosis so far, my doc is kind of puzzled by the whole thing. Then one day it literally hit me, when I was rushing from the babys room to the kitchen & ran right into the dining room table. She feels fine, the bruises do hit have pupura or cleat edges. 7th ed. Treatments include applying an ice pack and pressure to the area by hand. He/she can best answer your question. It might mean low blood levels (low hemoglobin) which can be caused by disease, internal bleeding or anemia, look up ITP. Hi, Im a 28 year old male who isnt on any medication but is currently getting bruises on my legs. Accessed March 14, 2022. When I had a shower tonight, never noticed it in this morning . Wow, the same exact thing here. They test ur blood. Unfortunately, we cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. I've never had a bruise that went through me before & don't bruise easily. In the meantime, what could these all be from? Make Shine365 part of your daily routine. Bruises look like big purple spots with clear edges, and youre younger than 65. Bruises develop from damage to blood vessels that reside under the skin. This damage causes the blood vessels to leak blood, leading to discoloration of the skin. Unexplained bruising on the legs Hi, Michael. Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise." But I dont fault Kirsten S. or Shine 365. Safe outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Have frequent, large bruises, especially if your bruises appear on your trunk, back or face or seem to develop for no known reasons, Have easy bruising and a history of excessive or prolonged bleeding, such as after a minor cut or during a surgical procedure, Suddenly begin bruising, especially if you recently started a new medication, Have a family history of easy bruising or bleeding, Low levels of the blood components that help blood clot after injury (platelets), Problems with proteins that help the blood clot. Fall-proofing your home. It often occurs when the needle knicks a blood vessel, allowing blood to leak below the skin's surface and causing the surface to appear reddish and/or purple. Then youre left with a long-term bruise, which can be extremely frustrating. All rights reserved. I ask people to look but there's nothing there. If you are concerned about your bruises, we suggest connecting with your doctor who is more familiar with your conditions and medical history. "Unexplained bruising usually appears on the arms and lower legs. Due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions, they can best advise you. In: Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. We recommend contacting your doctor as soon as you can. Your email address will not be published. Fainting during urination (micturition syncope): What causes it? I woke up today and see a bright red clot under right eye. Im not sure how to post a picture. Could you either tell me potential causes for this or point me in the right direction for finding these answers? Thank you for contacting us. I have literally no idea how they got there. To find the cause of your bruising, your health care provider will likely do a physical exam and ask questions about your symptoms and medical history. You're wasting people's time and should feel ashamed. I was just on here hoping for answers to a problem Im having. They can best advise you since they are most aware of your past medical conditions and history. Went for blood test regards these bruising. I have been diagnosed with Anemia in the past. He keeps massaging the area where the bruise is as it's hurting. These characteristically blue bruises appear for no known reason, such as trauma to the finger. In the blog post, one of the 6 reasons to see a doctor about your bruising is if 'You notice a lot more bruises than normal or bruises in unusual places.'. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Todayday 4 it doesn't hurt unless touched but I found 2 more serious looking bruises on the same arm that were not there yesterday. Around my belly button and sides. A bruise, or contusion, is caused when blood vessels are damaged or broken as the result of a blow to the skin. In the meantime, you may find helpful information on our story about scarring: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/wellness/scars/. At least a little. We strongly recommend talking to your doctor directly about the bruising you are experiencing. Your doctor is most aware of your medical history and can best advise you. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can reach out directly to your provider via My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. Candy, If you'd like to select one of our hematologist or rheumatologist providers, you can start your search here https://marshfieldclinic.org/Doctors/Search?k=Rheumatology, and here https://marshfieldclinic.org/doctors/search/?k=%22Pediatrics-Oncology/Hematology%22&ek=Pediatrics-Oncology/Hematology. Listen to your body, and insist your physician find the underlying cause of your symptoms. Usually, bruises or hematomas appear after a blow or injury in a particular area. Your thoughts please? Mayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations. If you are a Marshfield Clinic Health System patient, you can privately message your care team using My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. You should see your doctor but wanted you to know that you are not alone. You can learn more about this in the Shine365 comment policy: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/shine365-comment-policy/. Are you a Marshfield Clinic patient? Sue, We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. I had my legs crossed with on foot on the other for maybe five minutes. I realized that every time I sat and leaned back in a hard chair, my spine all the way to my tailbone and whatever bones are in the glutes would hurt. I got a big bruise on the top of my foot. Bruising occurs along with other bleeding. Any suggestions who be greatly appreciated. I've developed bruises on both arms, both in the same place. -Kirstie. Should i be concerned that the vien may still be leaking? I've been drinking off and on for years, mainly vodka. Well, hope it helps maybe anyway or helps some others. I occasionally get unexplained bruising on top of feet. thank you for that and there was not alot of information for her to respond to. They are typically red in color at first, then blue or dark purple and finally, yellow or green after a few days as it is healing. should i be concerned about the bleeding? Im 36 & they will not go away, I'm very insecure about them. -Allyster abaddoncostello@gmail.com, I have been hurting in my belly for a long time and I have purple black spots coming up on my belly what could cause that. Hi i am having unusal bruishing ..im on no medication.. I live in South Florida and get made fun of by doctors for not dressing for the season, or for dressing like a depressed person they say (whatever that means, when I've been through deep depressions, I dressed the same as usual, but whatever). But I'm not a doctor. A large red abdominal spot appears in the morning. Prescription and over-the-counter medications and nutrition supplements can make you bruise more easily. Even small changes in sight or hearing can cause you to fall. Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease. Yesterday while doing light housework, I had that same sudden pain, only on the side of my knee. They can best advise you due to their knowledge of your past medical conditions. Do I see my rheumatologist for this or my primary care dr? I don't think it's a bug bite because it's been growing so much since then as well. Unfortunately, we are limited in the medical advice we can provide on this platform and your doctor can best advise you due to their knowledge of your medical history. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on our blog. It was extremely painful for the first two days and looked worse each day. At a checkup the doctor noticed my bruises and being mandatory reporters had to do testing. Our blog is for educational purposes only and not for treatment or diagnosis. Your doctor knows your medical history and current conditions best. I have two small size bruises on the collarbone?? Is this something I should be concerned about? thank you, they scheduled a scan for this week. Bruises can mean a variety of things, or nothing at all. Yesterday morning I took a shower & I was fine, no bruise. Both are smaller than the purple bruise. I have had other bruises and they take awhile to heal due to my diabetes but this one is different. Hi, We cannot give individualized medical advice on this forum. I experience extreme leg pain. No trauma or injuries of any sort. These resources may help you in your information search: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/qa/can-drinking-alcohol-cause-bruising 1. Or any other potential causes? Have you contacted your doctor? I dont want to look like a drama queen but should I be asking my Dr about this & maybe get a few blood tests done? Have you shared your question with your doctor? What could cause this? Thanks. Hi, Suzy. She should NOT be driving at all and needs to see a Doctor right away! The only thing that was showing up was LOW APTT level. Hi my husband had a bruise on his right side and now that's gone away but now he has a bruise on his left side should I be concerned. WebPurpura may resemble a bruise or look like a spot of blood under your skin. Same! Alsouse patchouli oil and bergamot oilthese 2 essential oils in particular are antifungal and when applied topically to the skin (just several drops a day) will kill the internal candida albicans bacteria. I am having bruises in my thigh almost every day with a maximum of 3 each day for almost a week, today I do a Complete Blood Count. How do I get rid of it? Its patchy and darker red like a normal bruise but it appeared randomly, has never hurt or itched, its not dry or bumpy, it has not changed in size or color and its been a few days. They are no where else on my body except legs. I am 5'11'' and weigh about 140 lbs. Im sure its no big deal might just be the meds youre on but if you have all that going on just mention it! I notice that every time I get this type of pain, I wake up with alot of bruising on my legs. Some steroids Atrophic Skin You may also experience rheumatoid arthritis and bruising due to structural changes in your skin. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can message a provider directly through My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. I was getting bad bruising on my legs when I was on a different BC pill i was never on. Your Your doctor should always welcome your questions and concerns; there is no reason to feel stupid. And its happening regularly now and is pretty painful. I know for a fact I wasn't bumped or injured in anyway. Bruised hand A bruise occurs when small blood vessels break and leak their contents into the soft tissue beneath the skin, which causes the purple color of the bruise. This may be caused by: A medicine, such as aspirin or blood thinners ( anticoagulants ). Upper bicep. I wish you the best! Hi Some time back, while taking a simple walk, suddenly I had this horrid pain in my thigh. There are two knots in the middle where it cleared. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on our blog and strongly suggest you contact your doctor anytime you become concerned with your health. Hi, Laura. I have the same bruise in the same location. I've searched everywhere online, and can find nothing that seems to be representing the issue I have. COVID toes, which is characterized by swelling, discoloration or painful bumps on the toes. Actinic purpura starts because of thin skin. I had catheterization (femoral) over 4 months ago; the bruising on my groin and thigh on both sides (even though he only entered from one side) has not gone away. The main symptom is spontaneous bruising on one or more of the fingers. Be Well. Now i wear TED hoses daily and (knock on wood), no edema,(swelling) leg pain, and NO MORE weird appearing bruisesi do not know what nephropathy is..but im truly sorry and i hope this helps. I have two bruises one on my arm but I didn't do anything to my arm to get a bruise and the second one is on my hand and it just got on my hand today while I was playing a game with my dog and he didn't bite my hand. https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/muscle-contusion-bruise. While I'm not sure what causes your bruising exactly, I will share that I also had bruising along my entire spine but without obvious acute injury like a fall. I was told I have kidney disease. You can goggle the images and find information about it on at mayoclinic.org. Do you think they're related? A bruise, or contusion, appears on the skin due to trauma. Hi, Im an 18 year old girl and Ive got a scar on my foot from my childhood but there is purple bruising round the scar, it doesnt hurt but it has been like this for years is this normal? Theres a few the same on the back of right lower leg too. Hi i have been getting random spots on my body where I feel like its brusing up but when I look there I dont see an actual bruise I can only feel it, and it is all over my body. The bruising is preceded by crazy itching. Steven Anderson answered 45 years experience Could be: If you have an unexplained bruise that has no known injury to explain its presence this could be a problem with your At least talk to a doctor about it it never hurts to check out something. Its also possible that unexplained bruises, or blood spots under the skin that look like bruises, can point to more serious concerns, including: Effects of medications or supplements, such as aspirin, anticoagulants (blood thinners), corticosteroids, and dietary supplements, including fish oil, ginkgo, ginger, and garlic I don't have 2 touch it just comes and goes . In my case, so far it has been found I have a rare platelet condition & now I have a low platelets count. Small, pinhead-sized red spots on the skin (called petechiae) may be a sign of leukaemia. i have a history of anemia, and Im on psych meds for schizoaffective disorder. Thanks Jake, I have one on my forearm too. I'm a cancer & lupus patient & see a Rhematolologist (who specializes in blood & blood disorders). Over time it grows and gets light in the middle with a darker circle around and a bit brown. We talk about this more in our comment policy: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/shine365-comment-policy/, We recommend you contact your child's pediatrician or ask about his bruises at his next regular appointment.