Also, they have been getting bigger and smaller overtime. I'm 52 & am getting perfect circle bruises on my inner arms. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can message your care team about your bruise through My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. Blood leaks into tissues under the skin and causes the black-and-blue color. Anyone know what this might be? It is not responsible for us to provide suggestions without context. Hi im my partner 31 year old man woke up this morning with bruises at bottom of legs both are getting bigger but he didnt injure himself. They dont hurt. It was weird that something so minor and didn't really hurt all that much would cause such bruising when I never bruised easily before, but it seemed to be the cause. As always, if you are concerned, we do recommend you talk to your doctor who knows your medical history and current conditions best. They know your medical history, medications and current conditions best. National Institute on Aging. Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise.". Unfortunately, we are unable to offer individualized medical advice on this platform. I am also concerned that my left side of my chest is inflamed do you think this has anything to do with my blood level????? Any ideas why? I am 13 years old. You should see your doctor but wanted you to know that you are not alone. They are best able to answer your questions according to your medical history and current conditions. What is the point of this site if you obviously cant properly advise beyond go see your doctor? I am a 39yo female with Crohn's disease and bad urine since January when I also had bad liver count. Should i be concerned that the vien may still be leaking? Please Advise! Both great ties have what looks like bruising under the inside portion of nail, I have what looked like pink patches on my upper leg above the knee that get bigger and turn to buries but haven't bled my self x. I am hoping for your keen consideration and thank you. I have what looks like a bruise under my pubic hair with no pain, swelling or cause. I have purple stretch marks on my right leg near the knee area and there is no pain in it. I'm sorry to hear about your fall. Same type of bruises appear on legs and arms of my 21 year old daughter. I saw their bruises and noticed they kept increasing without any outside cause. It took weeks to disappear. Today I noticed another bruise upper chest area. Should i be concerned? So I had an arthroscopic surgery on my hip 9 months ago to fix a labral tear. Actually am pretty worriedthey were nasty looking bruises. Bruising or bleeding that is unexplained. Due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions, they can best advise you. Hi, Mark. Im having the same type of problem with bruising. The area swelled instantly, was hard, and bruising appeared. 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.'. Talk with your pediatric provider if any of the following occur: I have been diagnosed with Anemia in the past. No one has touched me, zero possible ways I could have done this. This content does not have an Arabic version. hi , I have random bruises on my thighs and Ive noticed that theyve spread and they have little white tiny dots inside of the bruise . The bruise started as 2 small ones and is now one about 5cm wide by about 2 cm high, should i see a doctor about it? A bruise, or contusion, appears on the skin due to trauma. Is this cause for concern? Usually, bruises or hematomas appear after a blow or injury in a particular area. HiI did a blood test yesterday and when I woke up this morning, the spot where I got stick is purple and blue. They apear out of no where then just go away. Thanks. Please, in your opinion, answer my question! Thankfully I have solar nails on so Im not cutting thru my skin, but that has happened also. We don't know enough about your daughter's medical history or current conditions to be helpful. Another question is if the abortion was spontaneous or planned: If spontaneous, with new unusual bruising, she needs to see a primary care provider or OB/GYN as these could be symptoms of an underlying bleeding/clotting disorder. Should I be worried? Thank you in advance! I too have a sore head and bruising on my inner thigh for no reason. COVID toes, which is characterized by swelling, discoloration or painful bumps on the toes. If there is a true problem, I believe doctors will find it. What do i have and what should i do ? Older adults bruise more easily because their skin is thinner and they tend to have less muscle and fat to cushion their blood vessels from injury. I could just look it up but hearing it from an a second actual doctor gives me a second opinion and that will set my mind at ease. I have noticed the dark spots on my arms and chest getting lighter just after a couple of weeks. If the abortion was planned, the question may be whether the bruising is related to any positioning she had during the procedure. I have the situation and was thinking the same? Ashlyn- did you ever find out what that was? Several months ago we noticed several bruises on both my husbands forearms and biceps. I also experience internal pain down to the pit of my stomach and down the left side of my ribs sometimes. Thank you. ?can u please give me some advice, Hi, Fiona. Your email address will not be published. If so, you can reach him/her directly via My Marshfield Clinic: http://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. Hi, Emily. Thank you for reaching out. Our provider ratings make it easier to find a doctor who fits you personally. Hi I am 30 years old and I am anemic and I have a uterine fibroid and bleed heavily when I am on my cycle. i didnt think much of it until recently i woke up with significantly larger ones on my legs. What could it be. Another time I fell over and put my hands out to stop and it appeared on both my wrists.. Went to sleep with it still tender and woke next morning to the start of a rather large bruise. Because your care team is familiar with your medications, conditions and medical history, they can give you the most certain answers to your questions. Have you shared your question with your doctor? Im not crazy I sware haha. As always, we do suggest bringing these concerns to your provider during your next appointment. All rights reserved. I have an unexplained bruise about the size of a lemon on my outer thigh that aches. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/skin-care-and-aging. 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 do have fair skin. should i be concerned about the bleeding? But obviously should ask your doctor about it. He/she knows your medical history and current conditions best. WebAchenbach syndrome refers to sudden, unexplained bruising of one or more fingers. I have had 2 lumps that are darkly bruised n my groin area since lockdown so roughly 13 weeks still the same should I be concerned ???? My 15 year old daughter has been getting unexplained bruises on her stems, legs, and torso for 2 months. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. 2. I was diagnosed with multiple diseases and bloodcloting disorders within weeks and I didn't even realize I was sick. Could this be serious for her? But i wonder where it came from. We recommend contacting your doctor because he or she is aware of your medical history. -Kirstie. Lauren, did your daughter ever figure out what the bruising was caused by? I hope that helps point you in the right direction. Hi. I have a 4 year old with 3 round bruises on his lower back, he says they don't hurt at all, I have touched them and he feels no pain. I don't believe its a neuroma, as these tend to grow in between digits. Hi I have been getting all shapes and sizes of bruising in multi places on my body. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on our blog. Now im noticing random bruises pop up on the back of my thigh and my inner thigh. I experienced something similar when we moved into a different house. Hi, Tina. This doesn't mean it is not a real phenomenon though; it's just not my area of expertise. The comment section is a place to engage in conversation with fellow readers. Make Shine365 part of your daily routine. 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 In: Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. They test ur blood. Thank you! Have you tried calling your doctor or a nurse's line and explaining exactly what it is you're experiencing? I am wondering if you may know why the whole of my left leg and foot, from hip to toes, is reddened and bruised and painful? We cannot give individualized medical advice on our blog. Thank you for bringing that to our attention. Is this worry some? We cannot give individualized medical advice on our blog. They can best advise you due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions. It doesnt hurt. As far as I can tell its spontaneous ecchymoses. Genetics play a huge part in our health issues, I have bruises on the inside of my upper thighs. I was just curious I have been getting these red hickey like bruises on my right breast. They can help you determine next steps, whether that's blood tests or another course of action. Your email address will not be published. I'm a woman the age of 41 and the same thing has started happening to me. -Kirstie. My dermatologist recommended Skin lightening serum of dermalmd after a recent visit to the office. Sue, We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. I did then have a bruise present, under my pinky toe, on the side of my pinky toe, and the padding underneath my pinky toe. One condition is a lacy, purple, bruise-like rash that occurs on critically ill patients, Dr. Harp said. My daughter has the same issue around her knee we've had every blood test and scan under the sun done, and no answer. Im not a doctor, but i had exactly what you are describing..and i went into my cardio thinking it was my chf, or neuropathy, and it was P.A.D. This is a good question for your primary care provider. Easy bruising is common with age. Its not painful, not even if I press on it, but it wont go away. when my arm began to burn. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. I see that your comment is a while back, but if your bruise is still there that can be a sign of internal bleeding on the abdomenal area You should check a doctor immediately.. especially if it is for unknown cause. Hey, Melissa. 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. I figured it was a nervous thing but I only bruise on my legs but itch all over! The bruise is multicolored, with purple, blue, green, gray and yellow areas as if its trying to heal but somehow the bleeding that causes it keeps happening. And Ive never had a bruise on my abdomen without injury. Thank you, your suggestion worked for me. I was diagnosed with chronic idiopathic urticaria and the doctor is just assuming they appear due to the hives I get daily. ive never done anything the day before or the night before to cause them forming they just sort of showed up. I don't know what is this. The Shine365 comment policy explains this: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/shine365-comment-policy/. 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. Both are smaller than the purple bruise. I wonder whats causing it. 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. At first I thought the mark just came from my bra discoloring my skin, but now it's dark blue and purple, and it's begun to grow. Asking for a coworker friend. please tell Dr. what to do. What does a regular period have to do with random bruising? WebPurpura (or blood spots) on your skin can be a sign of a more serious condition. You ask people to write in then don't answer a single question. I called my doctor this morning and left a message with a nurse. Could this discoloration be the results of the slipped discs? Small, pinhead-sized red spots on the skin (called petechiae) may be a sign of leukaemia. I think you should go see your doctor. 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. Thanks x So I got a shot from the doctor the outside of my biciep and now have a bruise on the lower inside of my biciep. The most unusual feature is a pea-sized hard bump in middle of the bruise and lighter shade. It might help to elevate the affected area and apply ice. Hi, I have a large ugly black bruise on the inside of my lower thigh. Unfortunately, we cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. We are unable to provide medical advice on this platform. If the bruising persists or enlarges without any obvious reason, best to see your primary care provider or urgent care. No numbness is present, and this time my foot does hurt at the join of your pinky toe. Any suggestions? If the bruises continue and it's not related to anemia or vitamin deficiencies, I highly recommend & encourage you to see a Rheumatoid and hematology physicians. We can't provide individualized medical advice on our blog. Bruises look like big purple spots with clear edges, and youre younger than 65. Hi did you find out what caused the bruise? God luck & God Bless. -Kirstie. I have not changed shoes recently, and have not been wearing any odd colored socks, that may have rubbed off on my skin. Kayla. If you have any concerns about the bruising that you are experiencing, we strongly recommend discussing them with your doctor. I had my legs crossed with on foot on the other for maybe five minutes. This can be a sign of a methotrexate overdose, which could be fatal, per Michigan Medicine. Hi, Kez! They are most aware of your medical history. He/she can best advise you. My fianc gets bruising on the outer part of her leg near her kneeShe doesn't know it is there until I point it outwhat could that be? What could this be? With Scarlett fever I had a mild rash all of my body that burned and stung. Unfortunately, we aren't able to provide medical advice on this platform. It could easily be a hematoma. Thank you for reaching out. Some medications and supplements associated with bruising include: NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen) I was getting purpura on the back of my hands and my forearms only. Bruises are getting larger with time. The main symptom is spontaneous bruising on one or more of the fingers. Unfortunately, we cannot provide medical advice on this platform. Recently I started running/jogging and I started by jogging slowly and taking it easy. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. All Rights Reserved. Hi, Brooke. Haven't had health insurance since my ex divorced me after taking everything I had. When I push on it, it still hurts like a bruise but get numb. We cannot give individualized medical advice on our blog. Candida is very serious and can grow to magnitude proportions in the body when it reaches a certain levelso avoid all yeasts and molds in fermented foods. I have multiple bruises on my legs and inner thighs, breast, arms and stomach with no explanation. Thank you for reaching out, Cameron. Would you suggest I see my primary family medicine doctor or my neurologist. I think I have the exact same problem. Good luck to you & I hope you're feeling better. Hi, Rose. I have had a bruise on my right leg for almost 2 months should I go see my doctor? Unexplained bruising is very common and heals relatively quickly. Have you been to see a doctor regarding yours? Ive been doing the stretches and finally used the meds when I couldnt tolerate the pain anymore. Hi! How do I get rid of it? and this has been showing up when i wake up in the morning even from the night before for about 3 months now. Atrophic Skin You may also experience rheumatoid arthritis and bruising due to structural changes in your skin. They know your medical history and current conditions best. 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? There are red scratches by the bruise as well. Easy bruising and bleeding are common symptoms of leukemia. You notice a lot more bruises than normal or bruises in unusual places (back, abdomen and upper thighs). He is the best man in the world. Theyre caused by a blood vessel break. Hey, Im 12 years old and have been getting some bruises for no reason.. Im a huge hypochondriac and Im having anxiety attacks Im scared.. what could this be they are not very small and blackish purple the smallest one I have is a little bigger than a pencil eraser Im really scared.. what could this be. Hi Alyssa, That are about 2 inches apart and they dont hurt when I touch them They are just there What could that mean, Hi, Faith. You should contact a nurse line or the doctor who prescribed you antibiotics. It looks like Ive sniffed something and left a dirty mark. 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? I do suggest you contact your doctor if you're concerned or if your bruise shows any of these signs and symptoms: 1. Bruising occurs along with other bleeding. Upon asking her what happened she said the only different thing is shes began working out morespecifically running on a tredmil. Based off of the symptoms, we strongly recommend talking to your doctor about the bruising you are experiencing. Im concerned because one first randomly appeared on the back of my thigh about 2 days ago, and this morning I woke up with another. If you are concerned about your bruises, we suggest connecting with your doctor who is more familiar with your conditions and medical history. Infections that are persistent, recurrent or severe. Due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions, they can best advise you. Your doctor is most aware of your medical history and can best advise you. 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. If you think a bruise is trauma-related, using an ice pack and elevating the affected area can help to decrease swelling in the first 24 hours, Jahn said. You notice a lot more bruises than normal or bruises in unusual places. i got my first one when i was 14. see if it looks familiar and call the doctor to examine the area! The bleeding is caused by unintentional rupture of capillaries while working with the hands. Hi, Mary. They can ask you questions about your conditions, medications and medical history, which helps them give you the most accurate answer and guidance.