Hi, Callie. Review/update the Hi Alyssa, We recommend reaching out your doctor about the bruising you are experiencing. The Shine365 comment policy explains this: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/shine365-comment-policy/. This is to those complaining because everyone's advised to consult their primary provider Come on, people. We strongly recommend talking directly with your doctor about the bruising you are experiencing. We cannot give individualized medical advice on our blog. Im rly curious bc my sister has the same thing on the front of her legs. Also, because of the itching as well, I'd have your doctor check your kidneys & liver. Fainting during urination (micturition syncope): What causes it? I am a Type 1.5 diabetic (later onset, insulin dependent). I have no idea how it got there and I didn't fall or hit it. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. Hi I was wondering if you think I should be concerned. There is no reason for them to be there as I didnt hurt myself. -Kirstie. Hi.My name is Marie. Its right in the tip of my nose. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide individualized medical advice on this forum. You notice a lot more bruises than normal or bruises in unusual places. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. When I was a teen I bruised real easy. I got no other symptoms. Did you go to the doctor? I hope this helps answer your questions. Asking for a coworker friend. Aplastic anemia is a medical condition characterized by not only a low count of red blood cells I'm sorry to hear about your recurring bruise. They don't itch or hurt. They feel like bruises and are clear around the edges. Today (Tuesday) the bruise is awful colored of dark blue and purple. Bruising or bleeding that is unexplained. Our team wants to help you and your loved ones reduce the risk and better cope if faced with cancer diagnosis. Not to mention it did hurt and did some swelling seemed like on the muscle itself then a day are two after the darkness appeared. I have Arnold Chiari Malformation, positive hemocromotos yet iron levels are very low and vit d sometimes is low according ro my oncologist/neurologist, I also have endometriosis and very heavy periods. They started a little bit after the beginning of my soccer season, but that might just be a coincidence. Hi! So also allergic reactions to certain medicines could be the cause of easy bruising. Hi my name is Kyle, and frequently as every 2 3 days i get bruises that show up on either my left or right arm in random areas never below the elbow though. He keeps massaging the area where the bruise is as it's hurting. 9, I'm in a big believer that it's something is going on with your body that you are not sure of that seems to be strange go have it checked out. Huge bruises 6-7inches long all over upper thighs etc. My mom was recently visiting me and was horrified when she saw my legs. We cannot provide medical advice on this platform. Hi i have same just wondering if u found out ehat it is. Also, take 500 mg (one capsule) of cinnamon bark extract dailyonly the Solaray brand because it is cinnamon verum (ceylon cinnamon)do not take cassia cinnamon! They were itchy before a bruise appeared. What causes bruising in my back, it's been there for months and went to the doctor to check my blood and everythings normal. I did not hit it or have any injury Any idea what could cause them? WebAs well as medium-to-large bruises, you might notice rashes appearing on your skin. What could have caused it? You have systemic symptoms such as fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes or unintentional weight loss along with unexplained bruising. I'm 31 why would I bruise for no reason? Can you give me an answer to what is going on. Hi, Andrea. Now I bruise easily but was concerned about the repeated bruising because I had a sister with ITP as a child. I said smacked, not slapped. Hi. It sounds like you may have what is called Pityriasis rosea. Hi, Paulette. How do I get rid of it? If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can ask your provider about your bruise through secure messaging on My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic, Additionally, you might check out sites like WebMD for more insight: https://symptoms.webmd.com/default.htm. Bruises look like big purple spots with clear edges, and youre younger than 65. Later in the day I felt a sharp pain in my left knee, I didn't bump into anything. I am on blood thinners and have had 2 mini strokes I sometimes feel pain in my lower calf as if something is in there. The raised area of a bump or bruise results from blood leaking from these injured blood vessels into the tissues as well as from the body's response to the injury. It sometimes takes a couple of days for the blood to rise close to the surface of the skin, which may not even make you know what caused the bruises. A bruise is a haematoma that forms due to bleeding under intact skin into subcutaneous tissue, caused by vascular damage or injury. For me, it is naturally on my legs and on my feet. Never hesitate to visit your Doctor, though, because she can put your mind at ease, which is worth a lot. I have a bruise at my chest together with my upper thighs, they appeared without me noticing coz' it's not sore at all,should i worry? In which ,,, my levels r tested every 3 months to make sure they don't get below the levels to where transfusion is needed. I don't know what is this. Due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions, they can best advise you. Not sore, no injuryis this something I should be worried about? Im 18 years old and I am experiencing severe bruising covering my legs, hips, and sometimes my stomach. I don't think it's a bug bite because it's been growing so much since then as well. Be Well. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. I do suggest you contact your doctor if you're concerned or if your bruise shows any of these signs and symptoms: 1. No injury occurred should I worry about this? Additionally, our blog is meant to be educational, rather than to diagnose or treat. Are you a Marshfield Clinic Health System patient? Eventually the body reabsorbs the blood, and the mark disappears. Hi, Tasha. Accessed March 14, 2022. Small, pinhead-sized red spots on the skin (called petechiae) may be a sign of leukaemia. It started about size and shape of an sideways almond, and now about a small egg. I'm always slightly anemic, I'm a bit overweight, and I have trigeminal neuralgia. I just feel stupid going in and saying that Im there because my legs bruised. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hematology-and-oncology/bleeding-due-to-abnormal-blood-vessels/senile-purpura. Now I have small purple red bruises on the front of my legs and forearms and been vomiting everything I eat and drink for three days now. This may be caused by: A medicine, such as aspirin or blood thinners ( anticoagulants ). Unexplained bruising is common for a certain type of anemia, known as aplastic anemia. Low Blood Platelets. No diagnosis so far, my doc is kind of puzzled by the whole thing. Chiropractic will x-ray and gently adjust your body and massage would help get blood flow back to that area. It is about as big as a 2 coin and it is dark almost black now. Where did the new bruises come from? Hi, Kathy. Certain medications may contribute to easy bruising by decreasing the blood's ability to clot. Can u elaborate any further on this please? Is this something random or should I be concerned? I have had a bruise on my right leg for almost 2 months should I go see my doctor? Have you asked your primary care provider these questions? Fell and hit my wrist a year ago swelling and the pain went away after 1 1/2 months. My dermatologist recommended Skin lightening serum of dermalmd after a recent visit to the office. https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/why-do-i-bruise-so-easily, If you're a Marshfield Clinic Health System patient and would like to get the appointment process started, you can submit a request here: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/appointments. No injuries. A bruise often forms while the outer layer of skin is still intact and it changes the color of the visible layers of skin. Antidepressants 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. Your doctor is most aware of your medical history and can best advise you. You notice a lot more bruises than normal or bruises in unusual places. Have you showed your parents your bruises? I have 2 brusies on my legs after my days of running my hip started hurting and after I got two bruises I'm only 14 and I don't why I that happened. Your doctor is the best resource for this question. Rhonda Thank you for reaching out. I have bruises all over my arms and legs for not reason more so inner thighs and inner arms the are all different colors i have nephropathy but also have my left leg and foot swell and hurt a lot, Patsy, What if we do not have a medical provider? Theres a few the same on the back of right lower leg too. 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. Unexplained bruising usually isnt something to worry about. Have you found out anything? 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. ", Best wishes, and thank you for reading Shine365. Hi Tracy E. National Institute on Aging. Your provider might also check your blood platelet levels or do tests that measure the time it takes your blood to clot. Mayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations. Muscle contusion (bruise). However, easy bruising can sometimes be a sign of a more serious problem. Thank you for contacting us. A tip I use is wearing thick hooded sweatshirts and sweatpants helps protect the spine when sitting and also protects the hip bones from pain incase of knocking into a counter or something, but that's rarely happens. I have a unexplained purple bruise on the back of my thigh right around the knee area and it is painless. You are correct, KC. Its totally normal if it is. Mine showed up on my thighs as well. However, in the last week, bruising keep appearing on his leg and after a couple of days, they go down and more appear. Bruising occasionally indicates a more serious medical condition. Under the 6 reasons to see a doctor about unexplained bruising section of the blog post, one of the reasons is 'Bruises that look like tiny dots.' Best wishes. (My age is 49.). The muscle began to spasm and O started to see skin turning red. Hi, Abi. I am a 31yo female that has bruises on my lower back. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. It has been here for a while. Unfortunately, we cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. Not Big though,Ive had them mainly on my hands and wrist.. a few times I smacked my kid.. not that hard but thats when its happened and it happened to my fingers. If you experience easy bruising when youre on methotrexate, you should call your doctor immediately. Have you been to the doctor to find out the cause? If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can contact your provider through messaging via My Marshfield Clinic: https://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. However, I'm already hot all the time, so this makes me even more uncomfortable, so I only wear the thick baggy clothes when I leave the house, like to doctors appointments where I know I'll have to sit in a waiting room. Are you a Marshfield Clinic Health System patient? Thanks for reaching out. Noticed that I had the same large bruise that is spread across my lower back and I dont remember hitting anything either did you ever go to the doctor? They can help you determine next steps, whether that's blood tests or another course of action. He/she will be most familiar with your medical history and current conditions. We appreciate you reaching out. Yesterday while doing light housework, I had that same sudden pain, only on the side of my knee. Thank you for contacting us. Please help. I've been also getting more bruises around the bruised that won't go away? Hi, It is not responsible for us to provide suggestions without context. WebBruising on the back of the hands and arms is common. It caused such bright multicolored bruising : purple, blue, yellow, red, just a mess looked like I was in a car accident or something. Your doctor has all that information or can obtain it from talking with you personally to give you the best answers to your questions. Whether it's my period or not, still there were bruises everywhere on my body. Due to that and the length you have had the bruises, we strongly recommend reaching out to your provider about the bruising. 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. I have ulcerative colitis, high liver count, chronic kidney disease , and A lot of bruising on my lower and upper legs. i have about 14 yellow bruises on my right leg and several on the rest of my body. Your provider might tell you to avoid certain nonprescription medications or supplements. My right leg all the way around it. I do not have any other systems that would be described with it I do not take any medication. I didnt hit anything there. Thanks in advance!! Please also discuss with my web site =). https://symptoms.webmd.com/default.htm. Most bruises form when small blood vessels (capillaries) near the skin's surface are broken by the impact of a blow or injury often on the arms or legs. 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 One near the knee, one a bit lower, but I don't recall doing anything to my leg. The main symptom is spontaneous bruising on one or more of the fingers. -https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/shine365-comment-policy/. Questions regarding your slipped discs and discoloration really are most appropriate for your primary care team who knows your medical history, current conditions and medications best. I had a bad dream and when I woke up from that dream my chest was burning like it got scratched. hello I've noticed that I have these red spots on my arm and idk what theyre from and I also found a bruise on the back of my arm. And it gets me worried because it's getting little bigger since i got this and so hard to walk easily. When I had a shower tonight, never noticed it in this morning . The comment section is a place to engage in conversation with fellow readers. I had a colonoscopy last week. Marshfield Clinic patients can contact their provider via My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. My suggestion would be to call your primary care provider and address your questions with him or her. include protected health information. My mum has T Cell Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukemia & my mums sister died of leukemia at a young age. in my left leg i have a scratch and its red and Easy bruising sometimes indicates a serious underlying condition, such as a blood-clotting problem or a blood disease. They are best able to answer your questions according to your medical history and current conditions. https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/shine365-comment-policy/, Thank you for reading Shine365. I hope I have been of help to all of you. Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise. Aging skin bruises easily, which can be sensitive and painful. Hi, Brooke. These include aspirin; ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others); naproxen sodium (Aleve); anticoagulant medications, such as warfarin (Jantoven), dabigatran Thank you for contacting us. I didn't worry about it. Sarah I have that too, from 3 months ago ,it is start when I start university becomes am studying art I take much things with me my backpack so heavy and am walk a lot since take it on my back and am skinny girl so take huge thing with me and walk was problem to my body ,it's hurt much when I go to sleep. purple what dose it mean..? Did you find out about your bruises? Ive had no trauma to my abdomen whatsoever. Sign up for free, and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID-19, plus expertise on managing health. The bleeding is caused by unintentional rupture of capillaries while working with the hands. before my medicine, every once in a while I'd have a few unexplained bruises, but never this many. These flat blotches start out red, then turn There is still one area of it that is numb. I was and am worried about cirrhosis of the liver. Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can message your provider through My Marshfield Clinic at the following link: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic Thank you for reading Shine365. Beth We cannot give individualized medical advice on our blog. It took weeks to disappear. My aunt could barely walk because of swelling ankles, etc. The comment section is a place to engage in conversation with fellow readers. Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease. i do take ibuprofen regularly due to pain in my knees, could that be the reason i have them? This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. Or any other potential causes? They are purple but more red. 1. This allows enough blood to leak out under the skin to cause a bruise. 6. Good luck to you & I hope you're feeling better. Medical doctors normally will x-ray and may suggest physical therapy. We reached out to an oncology/hematology nurse practitioner on our team and here was her advice: "Sometimes bruises come out of nowhere because we dont always notice when or if we bumped against something or were grabbed by someone or working outside (sometimes new activities such as yardwork after a long winter of doing nothing) now brings sore muscles or bumps/bruises without even realizing. If you become concerned, it's important to contact your doctor. At least a little. In the mean time, you might check out sites like WebMD for insight: https://symptoms.webmd.com/default.htm. Most commonly, easy or excessive bruising occurs because the skin and blood vessels are fragile. Mayo Clinic on Incontinence - Mayo Clinic Press, NEW The Essential Diabetes Book - Mayo Clinic Press, NEW Ending the Opioid Crisis - Mayo Clinic Press, FREE Mayo Clinic Diet Assessment - Mayo Clinic Press, Mayo Clinic Health Letter - FREE book - Mayo Clinic Press. I don't want to bring cushions everywhere. Bruises on your back, abdomen and upper thighs may be concerning because most people dont frequently bump those body parts. Accessed March 14, 2022. They can best advise you due to their knowledge of your past medical conditions. Should I be worried about this? Well, hope it helps maybe anyway or helps some others. Both are smaller than the purple bruise. I still have C5-6 and T/L disc need to be removed. It could easily be a hematoma. Hello, its been happening for as long as I can remember, sometimes in my sleep, unexplainable itching that wont go away and I cant stop scratching, only on my upper thighs and behind my knees. He/she can best answer your question. I've been having alot of unexplainable bruising as well It might help to elevate the affected area and apply ice. The Shine365 comment policy explains this: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/shine365-comment-policy/. These could be signs of internal bleeding or other serious conditions which should prompt an immediate visit to your loved ones doctor. i wish us the best! Is this worry some? Do you see a Marshfield Clinic doctor for your regular appointments? Im 21, I tend to bruise a lot for no explainable reason and I assume that might be because Im on anti depressants but this is different? I am 13 years old. Rarity: Uncommon Top Symptoms: hand injury, hand pain from an injury, pain in one hand, swelling of one hand, palm bruise She said in general there is not usually a relationship between bruising/discoloration and a disc. I went to the doctor right when I noticed it, and they thought it was a bug bite and prescribed me some anti-inflammatory cream, but it hasn't been working. Theyre caused by a blood vessel break. This is information best discussed with a doctor. Hi, Elzbet. He/she knows your medical history and current conditions best. Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise. At any time you become concerned with your health, your primary care provider is an excellent resource. My stomach is hurting I have blood coming from my nose. As noted in the article, 'Bruises on your back may be concerning because most people dont frequently bump those body parts.'. Any advice is greatly appreciated and needed. Thank you for reading Shine365. Approach to the patient with bleeding and thrombosis. I notice a black and blue bruise around my knee out of nowhere I have lupus and a f factor v that cause blood clots should i see my doctor. The bruising is not dark purple, its radiant plum. When should you worry about bruises? I would associate this with an event where the area is damaged repeatedly ie: frequent or repetitive employment duties, athletes who use equipment, or if the tissue is friable and not able to fully heal due to poor wound healing or some medication use (such as aspirin or blood thinner use or steroids that can thin the skin).
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