This comment section should be disabled. Have you contacted your doctor? Now that Im still getting the small purple bruises, I wondered if it could all indicate something going on with my blood and these symptoms could all be related. If you are not one of our patients, we do suggest you ask your doctor about these concerns at your next appointment. 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 woke up with a bruise the size of a silver dollar. I don't remember it taking this long to heal the last time I did that. If you do not have a medical provider, but are looking for one, you can find our list of doctors and their contact information here: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/doctors. 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. Is this natural? Had out happen in the middle of the bottom of my foot with my shoe On. I don't have 2 touch it just comes and goes . Thanks. Some of the warning signs that a person needs medical attention include bruising that: People may want to try to speed healing or lessen any pain associated with bruising. But with a puncture from a dog you should make sure the dog has had its vaccines and that you have had a tetanus shot recently. Bruises look like tiny red dots. A purple bruise can be a unsightly blemish on your skin. And i feel the pain getting up into my waistline and the bump thing. -Kirstie, Hi Ive been getting small purple bruises when I definitely havent banged against anything. For years I have just taken vitamin C for regular bruising and it went away. My 12 year old son was getting into the swimming pool and I noticed all down his mid back, each spinal "bump" is bruised. These symptoms generally improve as the bruise. Suspicion of a broken bone along with the bruise. But after blacking out 2 times and finding myself in an emergency room I quit for about a year and then switched to the large cans of beers. I was wondering if you possible had a reason for all this bruising. Luckily, if your anemic, it's an easy fix. In the meantime, you may find helpful information on our story about scarring: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/wellness/scars/. You can try a symptom checker like the one found on WebMD (https://symptoms.webmd.com/default.htm), though we strongly suggest you see your doctor when anything unusual or concerning arises. should i be concerned about the bleeding? If so, you can reach him/her directly via My Marshfield Clinic: http://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. did you ever find out what this was? I woke up with one bruises with I thought was something normal , but then i got more on my thighs.It seem like it has spread. Hi Jean, did you see a doctor and what was the verdict? It caused me cancer, hypertension, a clot, & stroke. Muscle strains occur when a muscle is overstretched or torn from overuse or injury. Thrombocytopenia refers to a platelet count that is lower than normal. He/she can best help you. Same! Long story short this morning while getting dressed I found an extremely large dark purple one on my chest. What can this be? Wow, the same exact thing here. Here are 16 possible causes of bruising. 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). I hope that helps point you in the right direction. It is about as big as a 2 coin and it is dark almost black now. Unexplained blood may appear in the urine or feces, and internal bleeding may pool in the joints, which causes pain and swelling. 2. https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/heart-care/sock-marks-high-blood-pressure/ Have you tried calling your doctor or a nurse's line and explaining exactly what it is you're experiencing? I can call him and ask of course but I googled my issue and this post popped up. For many cases of assault and domestic violence, investigations begin with a search for proof. I have same thing. Causes: Characterized by pimples, oily skin, scarring and hyperpigmentation, whiteheads, and blackheads. My legs get really hot and feel very heavy accompanied with extreme pain. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You have systemic symptoms like fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes or unintentional weight loss. This color change will continue to occur until it gradually clears off and the skin returns to normal. After it turns light brown, it will begin to fade. Senile purpura may also be known as Bateman's purpura or actinic purpura. Bruises look like a mark on your skin that's black and blue or red to purple. I fell on a section of stairs and landed on my bum, thus was 3 days ago. Weve updated the story to reflect this. They are best able to answer your questions according to your medical history and current conditions. I too have a sore head and bruising on my inner thigh for no reason. https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/shine365-comment-policy/, Thank you for reading Shine365. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies. I'm dying to know if you've figured out what it is. I sleptwalked last Friday night and completely missed a flight of 4 stairs, landing hard on my bottom on the landing of the steps. In which ,,, my levels r tested every 3 months to make sure they don't get below the levels to where transfusion is needed. Actually am pretty worriedthey were nasty looking bruises. I will see my Dermatologist tomorrow. Thanks. -Kirstie, Hi Mady, Im experiencing the exact same thing at the moment. Someone help me understand what this is?! Reading all of these stories & comments, I've had very similar symptoms. It is a Perfect circle and purple/blue in color (Very dark). I have 2 very large very dark red looks like bruises on my lower abdomen. A doctor can help determine if there is a more severe condition or cause of the bruising that the person does not know about themselves. As the different components of the blood are broken down, different colors will appear in the bruise. Brooke. It never hurts to bring your concerns to your provider. Inflammatory breast cancer is an infrequent, aggressive type of breast cancer that spreads rapidly. Hi there, I have a very large bruise covering my lower back. Now, more than a week later the bruise goes from the injured area to the ankle. I have several small spots that look like bruises around my tailbone that have been there for several months now. Hi I have been getting all shapes and sizes of bruising in multi places on my body. Thought My husband did it while im sleeping but he swore he didnt do ot now im very concern. I'm assuming you have medical school background so how about you be helpful and give educated guesses at what might be wrong w the people coming to this blog asking for help. My doctor said that it can be a sign of inflammatory breast cancer. They do not want to hear "see your doctor" as that is a given. A bruise from an IV typically forms during or after IV treatment when the punctured vein wall allows blood to enter the skin and pool inside it. Why does this happen and is it a cause for alarm. In many instances, they are nothing to be of worry. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide medical advice on this platform, but we strongly recommend talking to your health care provider as soon as you can. Please contact your primary care provider for concerning bruises. I know I need to call my doctor soon but first I need to know if I should be worrying? Any ideas why? Prescription and over-the-counter medications and nutrition supplements can make you bruise more easily. When questions arent related to individual treatment or diagnosis, were happy to provide more information. There is no change to any other part of my breast (s), just this mark. A bruise may clear in the center before the outer edge. When questions arent related to individual treatment or diagnosis, were happy to provide more information. Otherwise the skin would be damaged. Rash. Within hours, my doctor had me sent to the hospital for multiple testing and oncology/hematology. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. I was wondering if you could give any indication as to what the culprit may be. They test ur blood. While bruises are common, its important to know your treatment options and whether your condition warrants emergency medical attention. I would never go to that medical clinic. Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise." If you are searching for a primary care provider, we suggest you start here: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/doctors/. 37 yo lady with a targetoid lesion. Bruising occurs along with other bleeding. Use pads on your knees, elbows, and shins when cleaning or playing sports to avoid bruising in these areas. They don't cause me pain, but they have been there for months maybe even a year or two. I am sorry, but I would not have any recommendations for pediatric patients. It caused such bright multicolored bruising : purple, blue, yellow, red, just a mess looked like I was in a car accident or something. Chiropractic will x-ray and gently adjust your body and massage would help get blood flow back to that area. This fluid exchange produces an itchy rash in most people, and it can also lead to a bruised appearance. We recommend reaching out to your provider about the bruise. Read on to learn more about the usual cycle of bruising, and when a person should see their doctor about a bruise, for example, when it does not heal, returns or the pain intensifies. Ive been doing the stretches and finally used the meds when I couldnt tolerate the pain anymore. This is why it is important to bring these concerns forward to a primary care provider. -Kirstie, 10 bruises on me and know for a fact i didnt hit anything. Did you get any answers yet as to a cause? Where did the new bruises come from? Your daughter's care team knows her best. Liver disease. 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. I had an injury in the calf months ago. 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. An injury is often followed by an unsightly and painful bruise, but can you do anything to prevent bruising? Thank you for reaching out. yellowish, which most often occurs as the bruise heals, increased bruising while taking aspirin (Bayer) or other, bruising that occurs after a hard blow or fall, bruising that occurs along with a suspected, bruising that fails to heal after four weeks, bruising accompanied by bleeding from your, unexplained bruising, especially in a recurring pattern, bruises that reappear in the same area without injury, blows, such as someone hitting you or being hit by a ball, medications that thin blood, such as aspirin or. Symptom of Hematoma & Bruise It is often related to more significant trauma. We recommend reaching out to your provider regarding your bruises. Painless, swollen lymph nodes (especially in the neck and armpits), enlargement of the liver or spleen, red spots on the skin (petechiae), bleeding easily and bruising easily, fever or chills, and frequent infections are also possible symptoms. 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. Bruising easily usually isnt a serious problem, but Jahn recommends calling your health care provider if any of these descriptions apply to your bruises. On the lower half of the front of my shin, I have a light. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide individualized medical advice on this platform. 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 combine this with my spf and I am happy. Im sure its no big deal might just be the meds youre on but if you have all that going on just mention it! The second criterion is the blood pressure, which should be high enough to allow seeping of the blood in the connective tissue of the skin. I don't believe it comes from his teeth. cause for worry? Apart from trauma or injuries, other things that can cause bruising include viral infection or illness affecting blood clotting, low platelets (the component of blood responsible for blood clotting, liver disease, leukaemia, medical treatment, including radiation and chemotherapy, medications that interfere with blood clotting like warfarin, or heparin. These bruises are called petechiae and appear when tiny blood vessels called capillaries break. My name is Jashetta and for the past month Ive been having bruises pop up all over my legs. Hi Gretchen , Did you ever get answers to your bruises? Fever. Should i be concerned? Hi, Chris. For example, when a mosquito sucks your blood, it injects saliva into your skin. Hi did you find out what caused the bruise? It became more worrisome over the 3 days that it continued to persist. All biting insects produce local reactions and produce an itchy welt that can last a few hours to a few days. Under the 'Six reasons to see a doctor about unexplained bruising' section of the blog post Bruises in unusual places, such as upper thighs is one of the reasons mentioned. I experience extreme leg pain. I get tired and full easily. We cannot provide medical advice on this platform. 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. The purple spot on your lip could be the result of an impact, or perhaps you bit your lip, causing it to bruise. If your symptoms match any of the six reasons to see a doctor about unexplained bruising that we noted in the article, we strongly recommend contacting your provider. Should i call my doctor? We have no way of knowing for certain what caused your bruise and cannot provide individualized medical advice on our blog. I am concerned and calling his Dr. first thing in the morning but was wondering if anyone knew. They can best advise you due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions. However, identifying bug bites from ticks can be difficult. I have the big bruise on the back of my calf on the right side. i'm confused too. We recommend discussing what you experienced with your doctor. They can advise you since they are most aware of your medical history and past conditions. Email me at justinjoe_l at hot mail We strongly encourage you to see your doctor when you are concerned about an injury or bruise. Any suggestions as to what the cause could be? It is part of the healing process and is not usually a sign to be worried about. Same type of bruises appear on legs and arms of my 21 year old daughter. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can ask your provider about your bruises through secure messaging on My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic, What could it be if unexaplain bruising on feet with swelling and then the pain goes to the wrist. Should i be concerned that the vien may still be leaking? We recommend reaching out to your provider as soon as you can about your bruise. Well, hope it helps maybe anyway or helps some others. At one point i had 14 just on one leg, they start off as small purple circles an then grown into a large size bruise my legs are starting to feel soar if someone was to lean or touch them. The blood pools under the surface of the skin, causing a bruise. 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. 1 cm, perfectly circular bruise on top of foot. 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. We strongly recommend talking to your doctor about the bruises you experience. Hi, Ivey. After that, a warm compress can help recirculate blood., People who have a history of bleeding more than normal during medical procedures and women who get heavy periods may notice they bruise easily as well, Jahn said. If a spider bit you, there will be a pair of puncture marks. Thanks for reaching out Jake. I'm sorry this is happening to you. It's in such an awkward place, there is no way I could've been hurt or pinched there. 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 dont want to be wasting their time for a couple of bruises if its nothing. Hi, Lorraine. Three round, purple bruises with a well defined pinkish-tan center appeared out of nowhere and without the obvious causes. It doesnt hurt. What I found out is that when we get older we do not assimilate our vitamins like we did when we were younger. and this has been showing up when i wake up in the morning even from the night before for about 3 months now. The clearance of the hemoglobin in the blood can occur in any order. In the mean time, you might check out sites like WebMD for insight: https://symptoms.webmd.com/default.htm. This gives your doctor the visualization he/she needs to better understand what's going on and answer your questions. it makes sense that my muscles suck; i don't work out and the anemia doesn't help, but can anyone guess why i'm bruising on my arms (besides bed manners)? Start by applying foundation to your face. Hi I was wondering if you think I should be concerned. Every time I check, they're there. Thanks for commenting. I am on my 6th day of antibiotics. I'm 52 & am getting perfect circle bruises on my inner arms. What could cause this? In the meantime, web resources like WebMD might provide some guidance for you: https://symptoms.webmd.com/, I dont think thats stupid at all. I found marks on my inner thighs, they are scrape like bruises. To protect your privacy and to get accurate guidance, it is best you reach out to your primary care provider who understands your current health and medical history. What could make that happen ? I have had a bruise on my right leg for almost 2 months should I go see my doctor? But, I wanted to say that I really wouldnt worry about contacting your sons doctor too often. They include broken bones, strains and sprains, dislocations, torn tendons, and muscle swelling. One of the reasons noted in our article for seeing a doctor includes 'You notice a lot more bruises than normal.' Any ideas? What a good idea. Im rly curious bc my sister has the same thing on the front of her legs. Thank you for contacting us. No one has touched me, zero possible ways I could have done this. Its not painful, not even if I press on it, but it wont go away. When I push on it, it still hurts like a bruise but get numb. Have you spoke with your doctor about these symptoms? It appeared about 4/5 days ago and is getting larger. Rhonda Thank you for reaching out. For potential or actual medical emergencies, immediately call 911 or your local emergency service. Were you able to find out regarding the bruises.. Kyle, this used to happen to me and it lasted for some years. He/she can best help you. 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. What a waste. Vitamin E Kayla. purple what dose it mean..? Hi, Brooke. Yes that happens commonly. 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. I wrecked my atv earlier today i have been home icing and elevating it. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can message your doctor via My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. One near the knee, one a bit lower, but I don't recall doing anything to my leg. 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