The injury causes tiny blood vessels called capillaries to burst. I have been told I have amazing patience, but I'm thinking you have me beat! Hi. A bruise that is a few days old will often appear blue, purple, or even black. They are down my legs and on my right arm and had a huge one come up on my right had today ..they are large and roundish ..i have barely got an apetite, Hi, Lynne. Its not uncommon to develop a knot in the area of bruising. I experience extreme leg pain. To learn more, please visit our. Hi allison did you talk to a dr. I figured it was a nervous thing but I only bruise on my legs but itch all over! Why are there 5 different types of bruises? I also dont recall running into anything because I have a very low pain tolerance so I would have known if I have run into anything. The bruises were more brownish in color. Jeney, V., Eaton, J. W., Balla, G., & Balla, J. The skin is the bodys largest and primary protective organ,covering its entire external surface andserving as a first-order physical barrieragainst the environment. I don't hit it on anything. Is there a name for this kind of thing? I had a head on collision in 1993 and three slip discs, one was removed (C4-5). I don't know if i should c my doctor just for nothing. If you have any concerns about the bruising that you are experiencing, we strongly recommend discussing them with your doctor. I have a purple bruise at my left waistline above my hip. I had a bruise pop up out of nowhere on my right side of my lower stomach and it hurts like crazy. Thank you! I am taking anti depressants but this is not listed as a symptom. I wish Doctors and Chiropractors would work as a team. Same. My other half has bruises under her armpits and is sore and bruised at the side of her rib. The rash may not appear as a bulls-eye: It could show up solid red or not at all, despite the fact you're infected. Christine. I dont really know what to do cause they are on both of my forearms, and like round. They dont hurt. I noticed the bruising got worse the more I sat on hard chairs (not even that hard, chairs with firm really flat cushioning bothered me too) and continued the longer I didn't stay away from sitting on hard surfaces. Bruising occurs along with other bleeding. In most cases, theyre nothing to worry about. Common symptoms include excessive sweating, especially at night, fatigue and weakness that dont go away with rest, unintentional weight loss, bone pain, and tenderness. Our comment policy goes into detail regarding the content we provide. We recommend reaching out to your provider about the bruising. They started a little bit after the beginning of my soccer season, but that might just be a coincidence. Read more about the colorful stages of bruises. In the meantime, what could these all be from? Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone. i'm confused too. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. Hi, i'm currently pregnant and got blood work done 8 days ago once the lady placed the needle in my arm she said it wasn't releasing blood she missed the vein and instead of pulling it out to try again she started to wiggle the needle left to right and finally said okay i found the vein but it is coming really slow its gonna take awhile after leaving i got a huge bruise on the top of my arm where she placed the needle it's at least 2 inches long and hasn't gotten better; it started off not that dark and as days go on its like dark purple almost as if blood in under my arm leaking and its black and green. Well, hope it helps maybe anyway or helps some others. Do they just thin your blood? The Shine365 comment policy explains this: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/shine365-comment-policy/. Also, take one teaspoon of coconut oil dailyonly unrefined and cold pressed (do not buy anything else because it will contain chemicals and do not buy MCT oil because the lauric acid has been removed). Thanks Jake, I have one on my forearm too. If not, it sounds like a good question for your next regularly scheduled appointment. Bruises are getting larger with time. I'm completely lost and I always just gets meds but no answers n no tests. I said smacked, not slapped. Women tend to see more bruises than men and people who have fair skin often bruise more easily. Hi In about 510 days, it turns a yellow or green color. About a month later another 1 appeared on my lower right arm and then a few smaller ones on my legs and thighs. Call your doctor. I think you should go see your doctor. Typically, bruises occur when there has been an injury to soft tissues under the skin. The bruises eventually go after a few weeks but then more appear. A new study funded by the National Institute of Justice, the Justice Department's research arm, could help forensic nurses shed new light on bruises suffered by people with darker skin, which could be a boon for prosecutors. They can best advise you due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions. Theyre common on the neck and chest after prolonged straining from vomiting or childbirth. The trapped blood creates a bruise that's black, purple or blue then changes color as it heals. 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! They can best advise you due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions. Copyright All rights reserved | Theme by. The most common symptoms include easy bruising, excessive nosebleeds, prolonged bleeding after injury, bleeding from the gums, and abnormally heavy bleeding during menstruation. He/she is familiar with your medical history and current conditions. This occurs when the body either doesnt produce enough factor VII or something is interfering with the production of factor VII, often another medical condition or medication. A bruise forms when blood vessels under the skin break. And it gets me worried because it's getting little bigger since i got this and so hard to walk easily. The upper layer is the epidermis, the layer below the epidermis is the dermis, and the third and deepest layer is the subcutaneous tissue. I'm sorry to hear about your fall. https://www.aocd.org/page/BruisingHandsAndArms? Hi i just noticed 2 bruises on my tummy just like Joan, 2 Days ago, NO pain, NO discomfort, I am 61 years old. 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). 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. We wish you the best and hope you find answers tomorrow. Bruises look like big purple spots with clear edges, and youre younger than 65. Bruises can be uncomfortable, but they usually heal on their own unless theyre associated with a medical condition. I wonder whats causing it. The bruise is about the size of my hand. Bruises heal differently for different people. This is to those complaining because everyone's advised to consult their primary provider Come on, people. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. Have you shared this concern with your parents and doctor? Same type of bruises appear on legs and arms of my 21 year old daughter. I recommend either a hematologist or rheumatologist consult for this young patient. Hi, Jason. What time will I spend on a healing routine ? There was a barrier to block the auto tires and he bruised his outside thigh on the barrier which is firm bur not hard, The bruise is dark bluish purple about 4 inches in diameter with spot with a lump not quite in the center. Bruising accompanied by frequent. Hi, Callie. Looks like someone poked or grabbed me. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. Please see MD for full history and physical , if you had trauma it's likely to be a bruise. I have the situation and was thinking the same? Hi, Andrea. Recently I started running/jogging and I started by jogging slowly and taking it easy. We recommend talking to your primary care provider. any idea what could be causing this, i dont bump into things either i will just go to sleep from watching tv for a night then wake up with bruises very often. I've developed bruises on both arms, both in the same place. He/she can best help you. My first thought is your laundry routine. We are so sorry to hear about the health issues your mother is having and that previous specialists have been unable to tell her what it is. And its like once I start scratching I literally cant stop and my legs get hot. 5. I am not sexually active and except for the appearance, I would have never known I have this bruise? If you are a Marshfield Clinic Health System patient, you can message your doctor on My Marshfield Clinic: http://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic, I badly bruised my two middle fingers on both hand when fell. Yesterday morning I took a shower & I was fine, no bruise. Chiropractic will x-ray and gently adjust your body and massage would help get blood flow back to that area. They're caused by a blood vessel break. What a waste. There's no pain, it didn't bleed and it is not swollen. As mentioned in the story, it's not uncommon for bruising to appear on your limbs: "Unexplained bruising usually appears on the arms and lower legs. If you're waiting to see your doctor, you can try online resources like WebMD: https://symptoms.webmd.com/default.htm, Hi i am 26 and i keep getting bruises all over my legs including my upper thighs. Hi Georgia We cannot provide medical advice on this platform. Its usually diagnosed in infancy or early childhood. It would start with a red line rather my hand are arms then would eventually turn into a dark bruise. Can diet help improve depression symptoms? i do sleep on my left side but in the past few days couldn't help accidentally hitting some new (not huge) boot heels against a hard bed frame. This is caused by a lack of factor V, also known as proaccelerin, which is an important part of the blood clotting mechanism. no swelling, redness, raising, etc. Any ideas? Im really scared and sometimes i feel uneasy when i put my arms up to grab something. 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! The muscle began to spasm and O started to see skin turning red. This also applies to your sheets and your towels; we don't realize the contact we have with these, and rinsing out every speck of detergent helped me immensely. (My age is 49.). They can ask you questions about your conditions, medications and medical history, which helps them give you the most accurate answer and guidance. The blood pools under the surface of the skin, causing a bruise. I have a regular bruise on my elbow, and bruise on the back of my knee right on my muscle, a bruise on my right hand, and a bruise on the inside of my arm opposite from my elbow that looks like tiny pink purple smudged dots. Some underlying conditions may make bruising more common. I woke up with a bruise the size of a silver dollar. Im not sure how long its been there as I noticed it about 3 days ago. Hi! Thrombocytopenia refers to a platelet count that is lower than normal. Is this normal? Should I be worried about this? Discoloration of the skin is often the first sign. They can best advise you due to their knowledge of your past medical conditions. If you are not one of our patients, we do suggest you ask your doctor about these concerns at your next appointment. These questions are best for your doctor who knows your medical history and current conditions best. Some herbal supplements, such as fish oil, have similar blood-thinning effects and may lead to bruises. In most cases, this is nothing to be alarmed about. Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise.". Some bruises appear with very little pain, and you might not notice them. He/she is most familiar with your medical history and current conditions, therefore, would be able to help you best. It looks like Ive sniffed something and left a dirty mark. I havent had any changes in my medications or anything? The bruising is preceded by crazy itching. We recommend talking to your doctor as soon as you can about the bruising that you are experiencing. If the abortion was planned, the question may be whether the bruising is related to any positioning she had during the procedure. The blood seeping under the skin promptly clots to limit more bleeding, while the inflammatory reaction also starts at the same time. These bruises also last for a month or more, should I be concerned? I broke my right leg April 2017 and for years ihave had unexplained itching on my entire body but as gor the last 1.5 years I've been getn unknown bruises the sometimes are just hard lumps under my skin on my arms n lower legs and sometimes will bruise sometimes will staybnormal color just a hard lump. Ezequiel Tovar (711 points, 24 ballots) Tovar has been convincingly named the top PuRP in the pre-season 2023 list, garnering 16 of 24 first place votes, including mine. I hope I have helped you to know why. I have purple stretch marks on my right leg near the knee area and there is no pain in it. Could that be the cause? I had stents places in both legs via both groins. 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. Have you been to the doctor to find out the cause? There is a bruise and the knee is now popping with every step. Thank you for your question. We recommend discussing what you experienced with your doctor. I don't have 2 touch it just comes and goes . Tonight it was a painful bruise on a toe. 1. I have tried switched laundry soaps, put lotion on (I thought maybe I had dry skin) took allergy medication. Bruises look like big purple spots with clear edges, and youre younger than 65. I just noticed I have 3 round bruises on my stomach theyre in a perfect triangle with another spot appearing on the other side? It can develop one to two weeks after you are bitten.". Did you specifically ask your primary care provider about the bruising? I noticed a bruise-ish brown spot in the bridge of my nose near the eyes. 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. Thank you for reaching out. If you do not have a primary care provider, you can find one who best fits your needs here: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/Specialties/primary-care. This can be life-threatening. If you are searching for a primary care provider, we suggest you start here: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/doctors/. I have a bruise on my lower leg since July last year. Yesterday while doing light housework, I had that same sudden pain, only on the side of my knee. I have the exact same issue. It's important you share this information with your primary care provider who knows your medical history and current conditions. Blood disorders. As soon as a bruise is formed, the blood under the skin makes it have a reddish color. I woke up today and see a bright red clot under right eye. 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. 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