Unfortunately, we are not able to provide individualized medical advice on this forum. He/she can best answer your question. Read full article on factor V deficiency. The pressure of force is usually transmitted by a blunt object. If I sit for longer periods at a time with a straight posture, I get a feeling like I put Icy Hot on it but just cold. As always, we do suggest bringing this concern to your provider during your next appointment. Dr. Mo. For potential or actual medical emergencies, immediately call 911 or your local emergency service. Thanks. Hi i just noticed 2 bruises on my tummy just like Joan, 2 Days ago, NO pain, NO discomfort, I am 61 years old. The Shine365 comment policy explains this: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/shine365-comment-policy/. I have a purple bruise at my left waistline above my hip. 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? We recommend reaching out to your provider about the bruising. Should I be concerned? They can best advise you due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions. They can help you determine next steps, whether that's blood tests or another course of action. Example: She can't move her leg over from gas pedal to the brake without pushing it. What does a regular period have to do with random bruising? Additionally, you might check out sites like WebMD for more insight, as we're not able to provide individualized medical advice on this forum: https://symptoms.webmd.com/default.htm. Have you spoke with your doctor about these symptoms? Purpura is also known as blood spots or skim hemorrhages, and it's a series of purple-colored spots that can look similar to bruising. Apply a heating pad or warm compress to the injured area after two days. Lots of different size bruising round the front of my stomach then smaller ones going up each of my side's not sore not banged myself and only noticed them 2 943 months ago. He keeps massaging the area where the bruise is as it's hurting. I want to know what it is. Three criteria must be met to create a bruise. Thank you. They can best advise you due to their knowledge of your past medical conditions. We cannot give individualized medical advice on our blog. Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise. If you are a Marshfield Clinic Health System patient, you can message your care team via My Marshfield Clinic: http://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic, If not, you might try online resources like WebMD until you can see your doctor: https://symptoms.webmd.com/default.htm. Has anyone experienced this? Theres a few the same on the back of right lower leg too. I noticed some yellow bruises on my left leg and foot but have not banged against anything that would have caused them. It's important you share these concerns with your primary care provider who knows your medical history and current conditions. As bruises (contusions) heal, they often turn colors, including purplish black, reddish blue, or yellowish green. Id been running into every night when I was taking care of the baby but my sleep deprived mind didnt remember by morning what happened. Our team wants to help you and your loved ones reduce the risk and better cope if faced with cancer diagnosis. Is this something random or should I be concerned? In 1014 days, it will turn to a shade of yellowish-brown or light brown. This comment section should be disabled. Email me at justinjoe_l at hot mail I experienced no pain with this. I saw their bruises and noticed they kept increasing without any outside cause. What could this be ? Senile purpura may also be known as Bateman's purpura or actinic purpura. Thank you for reaching out. If the abortion was planned, the question may be whether the bruising is related to any positioning she had during the procedure. Im really scared and sometimes i feel uneasy when i put my arms up to grab something. Hi, Traci. With Scarlett fever I had a mild rash all of my body that burned and stung. Hi. What is the point of this site if you obviously cant properly advise beyond go see your doctor? For me, it is naturally on my legs and on my feet. Its usually diagnosed in infancy or early childhood. My name is Melody and Im 51. Hi, Destiny If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911. They know her best current medications, medical history, etc. Bruising occurs along with other bleeding. I don't know if i should c my doctor just for nothing. HI! This usually takes about 2 weeks to completely clear off. I suffer chronic fatigue & brain fog, no other illnesses not on any medication, Im 26 and have a 7 year old, I walk a lot for work as a domiciliary Care worker as I dont drive so live quite a healthy life style Im just lost as to what causing it? 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He/she is familiar with your medical history and current conditions. -https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/shine365-comment-policy/. Hi.My name is Marie. It might mean low blood levels (low hemoglobin) which can be caused by disease, internal bleeding or anemia, look up ITP. 2. Since they know your medical history, they can best advise you. The nastier your injury, the deeper and more intense the color. They know your medical history and current conditions best. Hi, Amy. We strongly recommend contacting your doctor who knows your medical history. General Physician 6 yrs exp Bangalore. Thank you. As far as I see, ALL this blog is telling people is to see a doc or telling people to be one of your patients, which I hope none took that offer seeing as your clinic doesn't actually care about people, they care about collecting that insurance. did you find out what it is because the exact same thing is happening to me, left knee and everything and it seemed to get bigger, im a 20 year old female! Let's look at symptoms and treatments. 4. It's important you share this information with your primary care provider who knows your medical history and current conditions. Last year, I had a very swollen ankle & a blood test suggested it was a DVT but when they scanned my leg at the hospital, there was no DVT (thankfully). When questions arent related to individual treatment or diagnosis, were happy to provide more information. I have not fallen on it or have had any injuries that could lead to this bruise. I was bitten by a dog on the upper calf 9 days ago. She's sick of getting g these random unsightly bruises and I'm still concerned. Any suggestions as to what the cause could be? I am not sexually active and except for the appearance, I would have never known I have this bruise? We move to a new area and I don't have a PCP. My mother is 75 and her leg really hurt all of a sudden one day. Symptoms include swelling in the foot, ankle, or leg (usually on one side), cramping calf pain in the affected leg, and severe or unexplained pain in the foot and ankle. Hi Katrina my name is Eugenia i saw your comment i have the same problem unexplained bruises but doctors won't listen they say im fine but i dont feel well at all have all these symptoms and they are interfering with my life to pain from weak and dizziness bloating inflammation digestion ovarian cysts and infections of urine and candida that seems not to go away ,weight loss sorry bother you but maybe you can give me advice? We cannot provide individualized medical advice on our blog. I didn't do anything or bump into something but it hurts, it feels like you have a bruise on the eye when someone punched you. The bruises aren't painful, but uncomfortable and itchy. Hi Margelin, We cannot provide medical advice on this platform. Thank you for reading Shine365. Hey, Peggy. What is it? During the healing process, a bruise will usually go through the following colors: Finally, once the bruise has turned a light brown, it will begin to fade. Common head injuries include concussions, skull fractures, and scalp wounds. Thank you for reaching out. The forensic science behind bruise healing [infographic]. Kayla. Hi, Kel. Due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions, they can best advise you. I have the same problem. I have for about 2 months or more now had pain in my right from swelling around my inner ankle and strange little white bumps that sometimes itch along with sever bruising (not from an injury on the top of my foot. What time will I spend on a healing routine ? Im not sure how long its been there as I noticed it about 3 days ago. You can do this at any regular appointment. purple what dose it mean..? Inside forearm bruise with hard white center. figured asking someone w a similar issue may yield better results. These colors are as a result of substances called biliverdin and bilirubin which are produced when the body breaks down hemoglobin. The good news is that most bruises arent a big deal even if you cant explain them, saidShannon Jahn, aMarshfield Clinic Oncology/HematologyNurse Practitioner. I have literally no idea how they got there. Definitely get checked right away if you are having that kind of bruising. Have you shared this concern with your parents and doctor? Bruises happen when an injury causes damage to blood vessels below the skin. Purple spots or blotches are areas of skin discoloration which may look like bruises in some cases. Did you get a diagnosis? Should I be worried. I spoke with one of our neurologists. I had these strange long, thin, line-like bruises across my upper thighs. Showing me both her legs, shin to thigh she was covered in bruises. Listen to your body, and insist your physician find the underlying cause of your symptoms. As you age, your skin becomes thinner, and the capillaries under your skin become more prone to breaking. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, consider using My Marshfield Clinic to message your care team about your bruises: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. Christine. Good going, just have yourself a terrible rating to deter patients from going there. Thank you for reaching out. Since you cant offer medical advice, do you have experiences where an influx of people have complained about this and then replied with anything the medical community has diagnosed them with? We cannot give individualized medical advice on this forum. If your child receives care through Marshfield Clinic, you can message his care team via My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic, When you'd like to make an appointment, you can get that process started here: https://marshfieldclinic.org/appointments Or, if your child does not yet have a pediatrician, you can start your search here: https://marshfieldclinic.org/Doctors/Search?k=Pediatrics, What a ridiculous forum. i wish us the best! Vitamin deficiencies. Should i be concerned that the vien may still be leaking? Like most teens I was very active and didn't take care of myself the best. These blood vessels are often thin walled and form interconnections (or plexuses) derived from an extensive network of larger blood vessels that extend from branches of the bigger blood vessels. I also experience internal pain down to the pit of my stomach and down the left side of my ribs sometimes. You notice a lot more bruises than normal or bruises in unusual places (back, abdomen and upper thighs). The skin color affects the appearance of a bruise. Theyre on my inner thigh and I know its not trauma related . They also can appear on the lower legs. They test ur blood. Thanks Jake, Hello, I was wondering if you could tell me what my be causing swelling in my feet and calves accompanied with red and inflamed areas and extremely painful when the swelling and inflammation subsided then the area that was red and inflamed feels and shows bruising, elevating the feet and legs helps relieve some what but does not stay away long. When questions arent related to individual treatment or diagnosis, were happy to provide more information. A bruise may clear in the center before the outer edge. Mild to moderate strains can be successfully treated at home with rest, ice, compression, elevation, heat, gentle stretching, and anti-inflammatory medications. HiI did a blood test yesterday and when I woke up this morning, the spot where I got stick is purple and blue. Read full article on Christmas disease (hemophilia B). However, we strongly recommend discussing these bruises with your doctor directly. I feel like it would get in people's way or look like I'm thinking "your chairs aren't good enough for me, hmph! Idk what could factor into it so Im just throwing that out there. I'm at a loss and would love to know if you found an answer. Went for blood test regards these bruising. He is reluctant to go to the doctor, can anyone advice on what tis could be? I do have SKIPPED CYCLE for about 2 months yet, there's still bruises. Some of the at-home methods to speed up healing that we list in this article are available online: Last medically reviewed on January 4, 2020, A bruise usually results from a blow to the body. We recommend talking to your primary care provider. I had 5 bruises on my left mid back. Bruises that develop after a cut, burn, fall, or injury are normal. Im having the same type of problem with bruising. Hey, Matthew. They are not that big, less than an inch in diameter. -Kirstie, I have bruising on my upper thigh close to groin area and also lower stomach area i have been abit crook on off lately bruises have been there iver a week now i told my doctor all she did was asked if i bumped myself there also told me i had a viral infection but yet afew weeks later im still the same. I did give my husband a kidney last year. Those telltale marks that appear when your little one gets banged or bumped happen because the blood vessels underneath the skin's surface break so that blood leaks out and forms a bruise. Based off of the symptoms, we strongly recommend talking to your doctor about the bruising you are experiencing. A few years ago I noticed this happening more often. What can cause a bruise with white center? Any suggestions? The bruises are usually on my lower legs but I also get bigger bruises on my thighs. Sorry for my explanation. When she asked the physical therapist at work what he thought it may be he gave her a quizical looked and asked if her periods were regular. Bruises look like big purple spots with clear edges, and youre younger than 65. This injury damages blood vessels underneath the skin, causing them to leak. I'm not finding exactly what this could be signs of. Bruising is defined as bleeding that occurs underneath the skin, causing black, blue or purple marks to visibly appear on the skin's surface. But a couple days ago, I woke up and had like 4 big bruises and 1 small one on my arm the arm one feels normal but the ones on my legs feel like balls), they have decrease a bit, but now Today Ive noticed 2 more little balls on my legs, I have bruises all up and down my legs and arms that look like someone took there finger tips and poked me all over and they keep popping up and I don't know where they are coming from any suggestions. There's no pain, it didn't bleed and it is not swollen. Thank you! Your doctor is the best resource!! i do take ibuprofen regularly due to pain in my knees, could that be the reason i have them? We recommend reaching out to your provider regarding your husband's bruise. Have you shared this information with a nurse line or talked through it with your doctor? Had I? I had an injury in the calf months ago. I still have a bruise on my wrist where it hit the metal counter it's been a year is that normal to still have the bruise for that long? 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