Any advice? This can be a sign of a methotrexate overdose, which could be fatal, per Michigan Medicine. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can reach out directly to your provider via My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. 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. None of the bruises hurt but i havent been feeling well lately, and i know i couldnt have hit the back of my knee like that. Actually am pretty worriedthey were nasty looking bruises. He/she can best help you. -Kirstie. Good luck to you & I hope you're feeling better. I am not a medical professional in any way. I am a nutritionist and happened to see this blog when a friend was reading through the comments. If so, could you please let me know if I should be concerned? Thank you for reaching out. I'll let you know as soon as I know more. It is really crazy and to be honest ..I am scared to find out what is going on. I have that too. I don't believe its a neuroma, as these tend to grow in between digits. I have a swollen lymph node on my right side. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Shine365 is your source for healthy living information from Marshfield Clinic Health System. I don't like to keep contacting the consultant or our GP, I feel we have a hotline to them already, any advice. Cant hurt ;> good luck. -Kirstie. Anemia is not something to ignore. If you are worried or concerned, we recommend reaching out to your primary care provider. The bruises seem to be in the same place on both arms. Hi I have a bruse 4 inch above the knee it's raise some times only come up in the same place .gets sore . im 19 now, had 2 surgeries and many procedures. We strongly recommend talking directly with your doctor about the bruising you are experiencing. Then I asked her show me her arms and back, bruises as well but not like her legs. Additionally, our blog is meant to be educational, rather than to diagnose or treat. This content does not have an English version. They are purple but more red. ", Hi I injured my self about 5 months ago playing football on my shin. I have same thing. But the bruise on my stomach not sure why or how it got there. We move to a new area and I don't have a PCP. Can you bruise a bruise, can you have a bruise then get another bruise? Drinking alcohol can make you more prone to easy bruising and bumping into things. It started clearing up from the onside out. And the Dr. could not see anything on the X-ray .He said it must be an inward bruise. Bruising easily usually isnt a serious problem, but Jahn recommends calling your health care provider if any of these descriptions apply to your bruises. -Kirstie, Hi Mady, Im experiencing the exact same thing at the moment. Im 36 & they will not go away, I'm very insecure about them. I am sorry, but I would not have any recommendations for pediatric patients. They can best advise you due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions. Your doctor has all that information or can obtain it from talking with you personally to give you the best answers to your questions. What I was looking for info about is the kind of bruising that can happen with the slightest rub, scratch across any part of hands, feet, fingers. Its always better to be safe than sorry. My legs get really hot and feel very heavy accompanied with extreme pain. Why hasn't it gone away. Even the best physicians can cause a patient to bruise after administering BOTOX. purple what dose it mean..? I hope that helps point you in the right direction. Why havent other people catching a clue as to what the response is going to be, rather than continuing to post their most personal medical issues right here?.. We do not know enough about your medical history and current conditions or medications, and we cannot give individualized medical advice on our blog. Were you able to find out regarding the bruises.. Kyle, this used to happen to me and it lasted for some years. Thanks. I would definitely contact your primary care provider & get some lab work going. A large red abdominal spot appears in the morning. Yesterday while doing light housework, I had that same sudden pain, only on the side of my knee. I'm clumsy so I didn't think much of it until recently - last month and then again this month I've woken up with a pattern of weird light purple bruises all over my right thigh and random rash/bruise on my crotch and hip. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on our blog and strongly suggest you contact your doctor anytime you become concerned with your health. We recommend reaching out to your provider as soon as you can about your bruise. Bruising occurs along with other bleeding. I'm a cancer & lupus patient & see a Rhematolologist (who specializes in blood & blood disorders). The story goes into further details about these descriptions. We appreciate you reaching out. I have frequent green bruises on my stomach and abdomen areasit has never happened before and I am a bit concerned about this happening. Could this bruise come from lack of nutrients? This content does not have an Arabic version. If your child receives care through Marshfield Clinic, you can message his care team via My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic, When you'd like to make an appointment, you can get that process started here: https://marshfieldclinic.org/appointments Or, if your child does not yet have a pediatrician, you can start your search here: https://marshfieldclinic.org/Doctors/Search?k=Pediatrics, What a ridiculous forum. Any idea what it would be and why ? You should share your concerns with your doctor at your next primary care appointment. All together, that bruise was there for over two months until it healed. Thanks x Unfortunately, we are limited in the medical advice we can provide on this platform and your doctor can best advise you due to their knowledge of your medical history. I was diagnosed with chronic idiopathic urticaria and the doctor is just assuming they appear due to the hives I get daily. Another thought is the possibility of a candida (yeast) overgrowth, the same thing that causes a vaginal infection, but the vaginal is more local. I'm completely lost and I always just gets meds but no answers n no tests. Thank you. -Kirstie. A bruise (also called ecchymosis) can bother us for days, either because theyre painful or we dont know how they got there. We appreciate your comment. We suggest you call your doctor or the lab where you received your blood work. My son has the same thing but on his face & chest. Clinical approach to the patient with bleeding or bruising. 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. before my medicine, every once in a while I'd have a few unexplained bruises, but never this many. It may be leukemia. What could this be? Your doctor is most aware of your medical history and can best advise you. What could this be caused by? They also can appear on the lower legs. Unfortunately, we aren't able to provide medical advice on this platform. HI! WebBruises (Ecchymosis) Ecchymosis is the medical term for bruises. Bruises are getting larger with time. If you are concerned about your bruises, we suggest connecting with your doctor who is more familiar with your conditions and medical history. My rheumy says that its a symptom to my disease which they have categorized as unspecified connective tissue disease but Im starting to think that its something else as this has never happened before. Hi allison did you talk to a dr. Should i be concerned that the vien may still be leaking? Your provider might tell you to avoid certain nonprescription medications or supplements. We cannot provide medical advice on this platform. Thank you. Same. Im only 22. We recommend reaching out to your provider about the bruising. Hi! Small, pinhead-sized red spots on the skin (called petechiae) may be a sign of leukaemia. WebAchenbach syndrome refers to sudden, unexplained bruising of one or more fingers. National Institute on Aging. They don't itch or hurt. He/she knows you best and will be most helpful to your specific questions. This may be caused by: A medicine, such as aspirin or blood thinners ( anticoagulants ). If your mother is a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can message her provider directly through My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. The bruise may be a hematoma that could continue to bleed if you take blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder. I did give my husband a kidney last year. When I got home, it was a bruise the size of my palm. 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. youll be okay sweetheart! Here are some of the medication forms that could prompt easy bruising. He keeps massaging the area where the bruise is as it's hurting. I was diagnosed with tonsilitis and Scarlett fever. ", so it's not a big deal for me to stand. Your doctor is most aware of your medical history and can best advise you. Which I think is a total waste of time even suggesting people ask questions , total waste of time in my eye. My legs have been getting more and more bruises lately and on top of that Ive been getting itchy everywhere!!! 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. What could this mean? We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. Hope you figure(d) it out . I am on my 6th day of antibiotics. He explained that it was most common with women bruising for no reason. Per the story, bruising easily usually isnt a serious problem, but Strey recommends calling your health care provider if any of these descriptions apply to your bruises. Due to the self-limiting nature of Achenbach syndrome, there is no set treatment for it. I didnt hit anything there. It can be very serious if not treated. Went for blood test regards these bruising. Hi Gretchen , Did you ever get answers to your bruises? Treating purpura involves finding the cause and treating that condition or disease. So also allergic reactions to certain medicines could be the cause of easy bruising. Bruises can mean a variety of things, or nothing at all. Arrange furniture and electrical cords so that they're not in your way when you walk. 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. Hi Katrina my name is Eugenia i saw your comment i have the same problem unexplained bruises but doctors won't listen they say im fine but i dont feel well at all have all these symptoms and they are interfering with my life to pain from weak and dizziness bloating inflammation digestion ovarian cysts and infections of urine and candida that seems not to go away ,weight loss sorry bother you but maybe you can give me advice? Easy bruising and bleeding are common symptoms of leukemia. They can ask you questions about your conditions, medications and medical history, which helps them give you the most accurate answer and guidance. Hi i have been getting random spots on my body where I feel like its brusing up but when I look there I dont see an actual bruise I can only feel it, and it is all over my body. Several months ago we noticed several bruises on both my husbands forearms and biceps. I'm a 34 yr old female. Small, pinhead-sized red spots on the skin (called petechiae) may be a sign of leukaemia. My son is 13 years old and last July had major trauma to his leg after being by a motorbike. Theres no pain. Hi, Lorraine. At least talk to a doctor about it it never hurts to check out something. We strongly recommend that you call your doctor as soon as possible or if this is a medical emergency, you call 911. It's important you bring a list of all the medications you take. I'm not finding exactly what this could be signs of. Why are my fingers more painful since Thursday. I always get bruises all over my body by barely even touching things or having them rest on me. Email me at justinjoe_l at hot mail Our blog is for educational purposes only and not for treatment or diagnosis. (which is what people want, if you all haven't gotten the hint). Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise." These people want REAL answers, actual HELPFUL things. I woke up with a bruise the size of a silver dollar. Hi Dottie, It's best to call a nurse line or your doctor. 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. It has been increasing. We reached out to an oncology/hematology nurse practitioner on our team and here was her advice: "Sometimes bruises come out of nowhere because we dont always notice when or if we bumped against something or were grabbed by someone or working outside (sometimes new activities such as yardwork after a long winter of doing nothing) now brings sore muscles or bumps/bruises without even realizing. Could this discoloration be the results of the slipped discs? Strictly internal. They know your medical history and current conditions best. If you guys cant answer questions with anything other than see your doctor why answer at all, Our blog is for educational purposes only and not for treatment or diagnosis. A tip I use is wearing thick hooded sweatshirts and sweatpants helps protect the spine when sitting and also protects the hip bones from pain incase of knocking into a counter or something, but that's rarely happens. We recommend reaching out to your provider as soon as you can about the bruises. When questions arent related to individual treatment or diagnosis, were happy to provide more information. I am 13 years old. WebBruises form when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often from a bump or fall. A few years ago I noticed this happening more often. Hi, I have a large ugly black bruise on the inside of my lower thigh. I have no other symptoms and I feel completely fine. I too have a sore head and bruising on my inner thigh for no reason. any insight to this would be helpful. You have systemic symptoms like fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes or unintentional weight loss. 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. Here is a link that covers more about the side effects of adderall: https://www.nacd.org/what-parents-need-to-know-about-the-side-effects-of-adhd-drugs/. If you experience easy bruising when youre on methotrexate, you should call your doctor immediately. WebI have been getting random unexplained bruises on my legs/thighs for the last year or so. She had very wide-leg dress pants and when she raised the material I was shocked. Saturday morning I had a bruise already forming on my left butt cheek with numbness on part of it. Some bruises last for more than a week and I don't remember anything I did to get bruises. Any recommendations on a different type of doctor to see? Lots of different size bruising round the front of my stomach then smaller ones going up each of my side's not sore not banged myself and only noticed them 2 943 months ago. She has no idea how they got there. Usually, bruises or hematomas appear after a blow or injury in a particular area. Theres a few the same on the back of right lower leg too. Theyre on my inner thigh and I know its not trauma related . -Kirstie, I'm almost 60 and for the past few years I get be using for no reason on my thighs my arms and now on my hand so I had my blood checked said it was ok my white cell count was only a few numbers off other than that I'm ok normal weight, I have a scab I don't know what from if has grown in a couple of days the scab is hard to push down then has my regular skin coler then turns into a dark red turning as it goes down into purple then goes away the whole thing is about the length of my index fingure im 22 year old male, my scab is yellow am scared has been growing layer flaked am now unable to ride bycycle 33 yr old female. Im not sure how to post a picture. Maybe I missed it but I didnt see a response to your post about your sons unexplained bruising. Hi. Im not sure how long its been there as I noticed it about 3 days ago. Hi, Hannah. Sign up for free, and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID-19, plus expertise on managing health. Bruising or bleeding that is unexplained. It is great you set up an appointment with your dermatologist as he/she will be most familiar with or have access to your medical history and current conditions. Unexplained bruising usually appears on the arms and lower legs. Best wishes to you and your daughter. We recommend reaching out to your doctor about the bruising you are experiencing. Does anyone know what causes tiny bruise clusters on the inner forearm? Thanks. What I found out is that when we get older we do not assimilate our vitamins like we did when we were younger. At a checkup the doctor noticed my bruises and being mandatory reporters had to do testing. Is this something I should be concerned about? First time experience n see them. -Kirstie, I am noticng dime & quarter size black & blue bruises under belly button.??? Hi i am having unusal bruishing ..im on no medication.. I feel like it would get in people's way or look like I'm thinking "your chairs aren't good enough for me, hmph! Hi! I had these strange long, thin, line-like bruises across my upper thighs. 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 have not had any changes with my medication. We strongly recommend talking to your doctor about the bruising you are experiencing. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. I eat mainly vegetables but also eat some cookies and chips as a snack. A bruise, or contusion, is caused when blood vessels are damaged or broken as the result of a blow to the skin. I moved the table over 6 to the left & the bruises finally all healed. My doctor said that it can be a sign of inflammatory breast cancer. WebSome people have sudden unexplained bruising or blood spots under the skin, or they may suddenly get bruises more often. They know your medical history and current conditions best. With Scarlett fever I had a mild rash all of my body that burned and stung. We suggest bringing these concerns to your doctor at your next appointment. The good news is that most bruises arent a big deal even if you cant explain them, saidShannon Jahn, aMarshfield Clinic Oncology/HematologyNurse Practitioner. 1. 2017; 10.1016/j.jaad.2016.11.009. The bruise is about the size of my hand. Hoffman R, et al. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide individualized medical advice on this forum. Common sense, guys. Im in my late 50s. What causes bruising in my back, it's been there for months and went to the doctor to check my blood and everythings normal. They happen when small blood vessels leak blood under your skins surface. You should contact your doctor who knows your medical history, current conditions and medications. As mentioned in the story, it's not uncommon for bruising to appear on your limbs: "Unexplained bruising usually appears on the arms and lower legs. Until then, you might explore our site or sites like WebMD: acute limb ischemiaBuergers diseasevasculitistraumaRaynauds phenomenonGardner-Diamond syndrome Thankfully I have solar nails on so Im not cutting thru my skin, but that has happened also. My concern now is two-fold: #1: Is there a cause to be worried about a blood clot forming? We recommend talking to your doctor about the bruising you are experiencing.