We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. do you think the medicine is causing it? 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. And its happening regularly now and is pretty painful. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can privately message your provider and ask about your back bruising via My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. 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. Please tell me what should i do!? He finally stopped using a wheelchair 3 months ago and walking unaided 2 months ago now although has a long road ahead of him. Hi, Rabia. Have you been to see a doctor regarding yours? Can you give me an answer to what is going on. Certain medications that help treat rheumatoid arthritis, including corticosteroids, may also contribute to random bruising. It became more worrisome over the 3 days that it continued to persist. Your thoughts please? When questions arent related to individual treatment or diagnosis, were happy to provide more information. Thank you for reaching out. Neutze, D., & Roque, J. you better get it checked out. Since they know your medical history, they can best advise you. But am so concerned I've gone to the internet to get more info. I found marks on my inner thighs, they are scrape like bruises. Morning dose. 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. In other cases, bruising can result from a medication, supplement, or underlying health condition. They are most aware of your medical history and past conditions so they can best advise you. Bruises look like big purple spots with clear edges, and you're younger than 65. Looks like someone poked or grabbed me. Hi, Pamela. 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. 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. But, I wanted to say that I really wouldnt worry about contacting your sons doctor too often. It looks like Ive sniffed something and left a dirty mark. We cannot give individualized medical advice on our blog. I have a swollen lymph node on my right side. I suppose I don't get much protein other than deli chicken or turkey for lunch. We recommend reaching out to your provider regarding your question. Hello I have bruises all on my lower back and it hurts but I never hit it or did anything. The bruise is still there and the lump, Hi, Raj. I have no other symptoms and I feel completely fine. She lied and said yes, even though she recently had an abortion and they have not been regular at all. I'm dying to know if you've figured out what it is. This is a good question for your primary care provider. I am a 39yo female with Crohn's disease and bad urine since January when I also had bad liver count. Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise. Random bruises without signs of injury Black bruises on the legs or other unusual places Besides a physical examination, your doctor might prescribe tests, such as a complete blood count, peripheral blood smear, and bleeding time, to determine the functioning of the clotting factors and diagnose bleeding disorders. If so, you can message your doctor via My Marshfield Clinic: http://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic, If you don't have a My Marshfield Clinic account, you can find your doctors contact information here: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/Doctors/, Im not one to get random bruises. Thank you for reaching out. At a checkup the doctor noticed my bruises and being mandatory reporters had to do testing. One of these cancers is multiple myeloma. Bruises aren't typically something to worry about, and they tend to heal on their own in a few days or weeks. Frequent leg bruising can result from aging or some medications. It can be alarming to see unexplained bruises on your legs or your childs legs, particularly if you dont recall an incident that couldve caused them. It is pain when touched and have a slight bump. So strange. Im really scared and sometimes i feel uneasy when i put my arms up to grab something. Again, non trauma related. 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. Unfortunately, we aren't able to provide medical advice on this platform. I'm always slightly anemic, I'm a bit overweight, and I have trigeminal neuralgia. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. What Causes Easy Bruising? 6 Medications to Watch For We strongly recommend contacting your doctor who knows your medical history. They apear out of no where then just go away. Autoimmune Conditions Unexplained bruising can also be due to some autoimmune conditions, like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. 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. One of the reasons noted in our article for seeing a doctor includes 'You notice a lot more bruises than normal.' This all sounds very normal. I am not sexually active and except for the appearance, I would have never known I have this bruise? Thank you for contacting us. Are you a Marshfield Clinic patient? I just noticed the very same thing on my right thigh. This question really is better for your doctor who has your medical history. Bruises look like big purple spots with clear edges, and youre younger than 65. I have an unexplained bruise about the size of a lemon on my outer thigh that aches. By late evening it is a large bruise. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can contact your provider through messaging via My Marshfield Clinic: marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. Maybe you fell down or bumped into something. i'm wondering why i've got a random bruise on my left arm, in between the inner wrist and elbow. Hi, Elizabeth. I don't think it's a bug bite because it's been growing so much since then as well. Hi allison did you talk to a dr. did you find out what it is because the exact same thing is happening to me, left knee and everything and it seemed to get bigger, im a 20 year old female! Some other symptoms of a low platelet count include: In severe cases, thrombocytopenia may cause internal bleeding and brain hemorrhage. Health Conditions That Can Cause Unexplained Bruising on Legs Liver Diseases Liver diseases can impact the body's ability to form clots as well as prevent bleeding. Source: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/bruises-article, If you are a Marshfield Clinic Health System patient, you can ask your doctor about the small lump without a visit by messaging through My Marshfield Clinic: http://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. Example: She can't move her leg over from gas pedal to the brake without pushing it. It would start with a red line rather my hand are arms then would eventually turn into a dark bruise. Went for blood test regards these bruising. Eventually the body reabsorbs the blood, and the mark disappears. The comment section is a place to engage in conversation with fellow readers. Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise. My back had been hurting for a few weeks before it showed up and it's been there for a while now it will lighten up for a day or two and go back to being a really dark. Symptoms don't seem to tally but definitely connected, hasn't happened before. There are several disorders of the cardiovascular or circulatory systems that can cause a petechial rash, including: 2 Meningitis Liver disease Cancer Viral infection Blood or clotting disorder These are serious medical conditions that need treatment as soon as possible.
