Hi, Kathy. Some are small purple dots and others are bruised that turn yellow/brown in time.. I'll let you know as soon as I know more. -Kirstie, My 5 year old grandson got up this morning he has a straight line of bruises from his knee down to his foot , my daughter taking him to doctors this afternoon , what could it be , its a perfect straight line off about 10 bruises. Are you a Marshfield Clinic Health System patient? Theyre caused by a blood vessel break. -Kirstie, Hi Ive been getting small purple bruises when I definitely havent banged against anything. I am not a doctor or anything, but have several health issues and wanted to offer my personal opinion based on my own experiences. See your health care provider if you: Another serious cause of bruising is domestic violence or abuse. Any help and guidance would be appreciated. Hi I'm 14 and I have this unexplained bruise going in a line down my left side stomach, there are no bug bites not have I done anything to bruise it, it just appeared, and hurts. Thank you for helping out, superb information. I am sorry, but I would not have any recommendations for pediatric patients. I've been at the doctors for my internal pain, but not for the bruise. And there was no rough playing before we saw what happened. Hi, Lauren. I have the exact same issue. They pop up overnight and go away in a couple days. Due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions, they can best advise you. I have a big bruise on my leg cause by dropping a heavy metal pot on my leg. 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. 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. The pain went away but she's lost muscle strength and now she cannot move that leg to the right without using her hand to place it there. Thank you, your suggestion worked for me. He/she is familiar with your medical history and current conditions. Another thought is the possibility of a candida (yeast) overgrowth, the same thing that causes a vaginal infection, but the vaginal is more local. This should be evaluated by someone who can visualize the marks. If it is a skin yeast "infection" you could try taking Acidophilus caplets, the yeast do not like it. 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. any insight to this would be helpful. We suggest you reach out to him/her regarding your bruising concerns. I can call him and ask of course but I googled my issue and this post popped up. I was sitting in my chair watching T.V. We strongly recommend seeing a doctor regarding the symptoms you are experiencing. I got bruises on my upper thighs and I am seeing them very often only on upper thighs what could be the possible reason ?? Your doctor is most aware of your medical history and can best advise you. 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. Hi, Emily. If you do not have an appointment coming up and you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can reach out to your care team through messaging on My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. Thank you for contacting us. Thank you for your question. They also can appear on the lower legs. ??thanks. I got a big bruise on the top of my foot. I fell. Hi Jason,,, Unusual bruising includes swelling, extremely large contusions, chronic bruising in the same areas of the body, and irregularly shaped bruises that typically mimic the shape of knuckles or fingers. There was mild pain (like a golf ball), burning pain and an aching feeling which have all subsided just a week ago but the light plum colored bruising which goes all the way back to the buttocks and 1/2 down thighs is still there. Possibly gout. I know I need to call my doctor soon but first I need to know if I should be worrying? We suggest reaching out to your primary care provider as soon as you can. I have had 5 unexplained huge bruises to appear on both my upper legs within the last week. Brooke. purple what dose it mean..? I have a bruise on my entire spine. We suggest you call your doctor or the location where you received your shot. What could this mean? Bruises look like big purple spots with clear edges, and youre younger than 65. Should I be concerned? What would cause bruising along the spinal cord on the back. Is this normal? WebBruising on the back of the hand in the absence of a cause is considered pathological and may be related to vitamin deficiency and brittle blood vessels. Were you able to find out regarding the bruises.. Kyle, this used to happen to me and it lasted for some years. 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. Could this discoloration be the results of the slipped discs? WebInjuries or strenuous physical activities. Over time it grows and gets light in the middle with a darker circle around and a bit brown. 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. I have the exact same thing on my nose now..came out of nowhere. It is really crazy and to be honest ..I am scared to find out what is going on. My right leg all the way around it. In the meantime, you may find helpful information on our story about scarring: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/wellness/scars/. He also suffers from really bad head-aches. Im wondering if I bruised it while squeezing a pimple, but its never happened before. So I have been experiencing some bruising on my lower legs, upper thighs, inner thighs, outer thighs, my back, my neck, and the sides of my abdominal region. Is this cause for concern? I found a vitamin C called Lipospheric Vitamin C in packets. Thank you! And it gets me worried because it's getting little bigger since i got this and so hard to walk easily. At least talk to a doctor about it it never hurts to check out something. Hi, DeAngela. I got a bruse on my leg possibly from skateboarding but cant remember when or how, theres no pain either should I worry about it or leave it alone. And Ive never had a bruise on my abdomen without injury. Went for 2 more blood tests and still states my APTT level is still low. Hi did you find out what caused the bruise? I don't remember it taking this long to heal the last time I did that. We wish you the best and hope you find answers tomorrow. All i know, is that i was itching my leg and then the best day i get this nasty bruise from it. It came on with food poisoning about five days ago. Your email address will not be published. Hi, Michael. Hi Alyssa, Purpura isnt a medical I've developed bruises on both arms, both in the same place. I do bruise quite often recently. 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. Our team wants to help you and your loved ones reduce the risk and better cope if faced with cancer diagnosis. Did you find out about your bruises? If you cant give even a hint why do you even exist ? 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. What could it be. However, we strongly recommend discussing these bruises with your doctor directly. I didnt hit anything there. Im concerned about the headaches Im having that are followed by bruises. In the mean time, you may find these stories helpful: I have tried switched laundry soaps, put lotion on (I thought maybe I had dry skin) took allergy medication. please tell Dr. what to do. I don't believe it comes from his teeth. There is a problem with i started taking adderall daily about two months ago. I woke up the next morning and my left boob was bruised and it had no scratches or bumps its been a week now and the bruising has kind of went away but now it sometimes it hurts like it did that night any idea what it is or what happens? I dont recall bumping into anything, and the bruise itself is bleeding and took about 45 min to clot. They can best advise you due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions. He/she knows your medical history and current conditions best. Thank you for contacting us. I think I have the exact same problem. He/she can best help you. She ended up going to the ER at night and they noticed bruising on her upper groin area. If your fiance is experiencing the above six symptoms along with bruising, it is best to see a doctor. I was and am worried about cirrhosis of the liver. Call your doctor. There is, and never has been any pain. Examples of trauma are a cut or a blow to an area of the body. Hi.My name is Marie. -Kirstie. 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. No trauma or injuries of any sort. We suggest reaching out to your primary care provider. When I got home, it was a bruise the size of my palm. We can't provide individualized medical advice on our blog. Thank you for reading Shine365. She has no idea how they got there. We suggest you ask your doctor about these bruises at your next regular appointment. I wonder whats causing it. Later in the day I felt a sharp pain in my left knee, I didn't bump into anything. I had my legs crossed with on foot on the other for maybe five minutes. I'm completely lost and I always just gets meds but no answers n no tests. I ended up on this website because I woke up this morning with bruising on my abdomen. Confronting abusive injuries in dermatology: Ethical and legal considerations. 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? 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. While I'm not sure what causes your bruising exactly, I will share that I also had bruising along my entire spine but without obvious acute injury like a fall. Accessed March 14, 2022. Hello, Im a 29 year old female with no history of blood disorders or anything. Gave me ibuprofen and a muscle relaxer and some stretches to do. Hi, Lorraine. Thank you for reaching out. I often will add vinegar (a cup or so of white vinegar) to the first rinse, then the second rinse to rinse out the vinegar. They appear blue and very tender but then fade away within the end of the day. Bruises are getting larger with time. Our blog is for educational purposes only and not for treatment or diagnosis. And do u even parent haha sometimes once in a blue moon its needed, now I was on here asking about bruising that concerned me, not asking for parenting advice. If so, you can reach him/her directly via My Marshfield Clinic: http://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can contact your provider through messaging via My Marshfield Clinic: https://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. I hope I have helped you to know why. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can reach out to your provider directly through messaging on My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. My doctors are going to do surgery and gave me Iron pills, but I am really scared because today I found I bruise on my leg. Weve updated the story to reflect this. Hey, Allison. Was anything wrong? I am 13 years old. Unexplained bruises that occur easily or for no apparent reason may indicate a bleeding disorder, These include aspirin; ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others); naproxen sodium (Aleve); anticoagulant medications, such as warfarin (Jantoven), dabigatran (Pradaxa), rivaroxaban (Xarelto), apixaban (Eliquis) and heparin; and anti-platelet agents, such as clopidogrel (Plavix), prasugrel (Effient) and ticagrelor (Brilinta). https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/heart-care/sock-marks-high-blood-pressure/ Blood platelets are specific cells that exist within the blood. WebAchenbach syndrome refers to sudden, unexplained bruising of one or more fingers. Hi. Im having a lot of nausea and loss of appetite, fatigue, protein, blood, and ketones in my urine, and I fight pericarditis and fluid around my heart daily. A bruise often forms while the outer layer of skin is still intact and it changes the color of the visible layers of skin. Bruising or discoloration can follow an injury or may be due to I dont want to be wasting their time for a couple of bruises if its nothing. The main symptom is spontaneous bruising on one or more of the fingers. Senile purpura. I'm a "relatively" healthy 30yo female. Easy bruising. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide too individualized of medical advice on this platform. Any ideas? In my case, so far it has been found I have a rare platelet condition & now I have a low platelets count. . Hi, Carlos. 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. Review/update the WebScore: 4.2/5 (59 votes) . If you are a Marshfield Clinic Health System patient, you can message your doctor on My Marshfield Clinic: http://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic, did you ever find out what it was i have one same place just worried. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can message your provider directly through My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic, I hurt my back earlier last week it was no big deal was just reaching to put on a sweatshirt then I went for my walk when I got back I was in excruciating pain now I have a big black bruise on my lower back should I go to emergency, Thanks for reaching out. Anemia is not something to ignore. They can ask you questions about your conditions, medications and medical history, which helps them give you the most accurate help and guidance.