I have no idea how it got there and I didn't fall or hit it. All Rights Reserved. You can do this at any regular appointment. What should I do? Today (Tuesday) the bruise is awful colored of dark blue and purple. 3. Hi I'm Andrea my whole body has felt like one huge bruise for about 3 years and now its really bad around my knees and elbows their swollen and bruised and I'm so so sore. Yesterday morning I took a shower & I was fine, no bruise. Do they just thin your blood? (2012). I only take a synthroid pill daily. Have you showed your parents your bruises? Bleeding into the joints that causes swelling or bruising may be a sign of a bleeding disorder. I was getting bad bruising on my legs when I was on a different BC pill i was never on. Podiatry 16 years experience. This time in my life I was taking 1,000 mg pills of different manufacturer's and it was not working to fix my bruising. Thank you for contacting us. Sporadic bruising usually isn't cause for worry. Both are smaller than the purple bruise. 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. He keeps massaging the area where the bruise is as it's hurting. If you become concerned, it's important to contact your doctor. This is an autoimmune problem that is marked by chronic inflammation and ultimately scarring of the bile ducts within the liver. Looks like someone poked or grabbed me. Generally speaking, if your bruises show any of the following signs, we suggest you see your doctor: 5. And Ive never had a bruise on my abdomen without injury. Hi, Suzy. In the mean time, you may find these stories helpful: Bruises look like tiny dots. If you follow this regime, the unexplained bruising will stop. We send best wishes to your grandson and hope his pediatrician can help provide answers. What could be the reason? Thank you for reaching out. With Scarlett fever I had a mild rash all of my body that burned and stung. I don't believe it comes from his teeth. Hi NSAIDs may cause easy bruising and bleeding because they affect how well platelets work. I don't know if this is a bruise or something, but it's just like a bump skin when you get bump your head into something. Same. bruises on stomach ,abdomen under the breast in underarm from months ,which initially in purple then tends to black color n increasing ! I am a 39yo female with Crohn's disease and bad urine since January when I also had bad liver count. i'm wondering why i've got a random bruise on my left arm, in between the inner wrist and elbow. If this happens frequently, it should be evaluated by a medical professional.". i'm confused too. Are you a Marshfield Clinic Health System patient? https://symptoms.webmd.com/default.htm. We recommend reaching out to your provider about the bruising. Randomly last month, my pinky toe on my left foot had become numb. Unfortunately, we cannot provide medical advice on this platform. We strongly recommend talking to your doctor directly about the bruising you are experiencing. What's the point in having the blog if you aren't giving people individual advice? Have you shared that diary with your primary care provider? Lauren, did your daughter ever figure out what the bruising was caused by? Once a bruise has formed, theres not a lot you can do to treat it. 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. did you ever figure out the cause of bruising ? I found a vitamin C called Lipospheric Vitamin C in packets. Why hasn't it gone away. Its the second time it happens. She said, "There are many capillaries on the skin, so even though a bruise is evident, if the same area gets struck again or the capillaries dont fully heal from the first damage, the bruise can appear as though it is a 'bruise on a bruise.' Thanks for reaching out. 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. Many children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura develop belly pain, nausea, vomiting and bloody stools. Thank you. Some are small purple dots and others are bruised that turn yellow/brown in time.. Your doctor is most familiar with you and the best person to answer this question. Hi, Maddy. Plus purple dots are appearing on the skin.low grade fever. Thanks. Much appreciated. Don't even know how it happened. Any suggestions who be greatly appreciated. Should I be worried and visit the doctor for a check up? They can ask you questions about your conditions, medications and medical history, which helps them give you the most accurate answer and guidance. Bruises look like big purple spots with clear edges, and youre younger than 65. Some people may bruise more easily than others, and unexplained bruising on the legs is likely a case of a minor injury that the person forgot about. There are several factors involved in clotting, such as platelets. Either way, I admire you for not losing it on any of these peeps , I've been suffering with abdominal pain for abit now and recently started noticing random bruises going down my stomach I have no idea how and why. He has not injured it or had any falls and I have never noticed them before. Bruising occasionally indicates a more serious medical condition. 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)? What a good idea. Im sure its no big deal might just be the meds youre on but if you have all that going on just mention it! They can best advise you due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions. He/she will be most familiar with your medical history and current conditions. Children often fall or get bumped when learning to walk or while playing. Hi, Callie. Hi, Lauren. It started about size and shape of an sideways almond, and now about a small egg. I've never had a bruise this bad in my life and never after getting blood work i've shown a few family members and everytime i show someone they freak and can't believe how bad it is. I didn't do anything or bump into something but it hurts, it feels like you have a bruise on the eye when someone punched you. Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise. Summary. Im rly curious bc my sister has the same thing on the front of her legs. 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. I don't know what is this. 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). Are you a Marshfield Clinic patient? Also, good to have as much family history as u can. I started to notice that it began growing, and as this happened there grew another 1 on the exact same spot on my left leg. -Kirstie. It is best to contact your doctor or care team when you are concerned. Anyone know what this might be? I am not sexually active and except for the appearance, I would have never known I have this bruise? But see a healthcare provider if . This is why it is important to bring these concerns forward to a primary care provider. Hi, Chelsea. If there is associated pain or swelling or functional problems, then you should be seen sooner, rather than waiting until your next visit with a primary care provider.". I believe Im slightly anemic from what I remember. I figured it was a nervous thing but I only bruise on my legs but itch all over! Hi Jean, did you see a doctor and what was the verdict? Hi, Pamela. It is green and about 3/4 of an inch wide. My son is 13 years old and last July had major trauma to his leg after being by a motorbike. Hi! It came on with food poisoning about five days ago. My mom was recently visiting me and was horrified when she saw my legs. However, we strongly recommend discussing these bruises with your doctor directly. Hi! They are sore. This is a great question for your care team or a nurse line. More than just a bruise: Recognizing child physical abuse. I could also feel bumps and the other 2 were smaller and not as dark. In which ,,, my levels r tested every 3 months to make sure they don't get below the levels to where transfusion is needed. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. Good luck to u! Thanks for reaching out Jake. A person who experiences frequent unexplained bruising on the legs should make an appointment to see their doctor. 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, Elzbet. This is exactly what I have been experiencing. We strongly encourage you to see your doctor when you are concerned about an injury or bruise. He suffered 3 open compound fractures to the tibia and fibula which were communicated and segmented. We strongly recommend seeing a doctor regarding the symptoms you are experiencing. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. Any idea what this may be the cause of it? Bleeding and bruising: A diagnostic work-up. 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. He/she can best help you. I have unexplained bruises on my head and have been having them for years now. I experience extreme leg pain. Your doctor is most aware of your medical history and can best advise you. Hi, I have a bruises that suddenly appear on my legs and I noticed I have 2 more bruises on my stomach which is weird cause i have no recollection how they got there ,should I be concerned about this? This article will look at the potential causes of unexplained bruising on the legs. Heya for the last two weeks i have been seeing bruises appear on my lower leg i have had 4 in last two week one of which have been in same place twice but I haven't banged my leg or anything should i worry? It has been here for a while. I havent had any changes in my medications or anything? 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. We noted in the article that: 'Bruises on your back, abdomen and upper thighs may be concerning because most people dont frequently bump those body parts. 6. I have developed completely different skin types of black and blue on my right breast, on my left lower shin there is a four inch I have two small size bruises on the collarbone?? Im experiencing bruising on both groins and legs. Maybe I stepped the wrong way. 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. I woke up with a bruise the size of a silver dollar. Some autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, may cause unexplained bruising. Learn about how to get, A bruise, or contusion, occurs when an area of skin has suffered trauma. Your doctor knows your medical history and current conditions best. In the meantime, you may find helpful information on our story about scarring: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/wellness/scars/. They tend to appear so far just above the knees on each leg. I dont really know what to do cause they are on both of my forearms, and like round. Thank you for reading Shine365 and reaching out. Unexplained leg bruising can be due to liver disease, nutritional deficiencies, autoimmune conditions, and other disorders. These people want REAL answers, actual HELPFUL things. I don't know if i should c my doctor just for nothing. This is a great question for your doctor who knows your medical history and current conditions best. 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, swelling, extreme pain, especially if taking a blood thinner. I'm wondering if you ever found out the cause of why you are bruising like that. 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. I'm 31 why would I bruise for no reason? Definitely get checked right away if you are having that kind of bruising. I have that too. What did they tell you it was from? But my question is I am experiencing bruising sensation in the epidermis in both legs from my hips to my knees with no bruising or trauma. Some bruises last for more than a week and I don't remember anything I did to get bruises.