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. 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. "Sometimes heavy periods can be a symptom of a bleeding disorder as well as unusual bruising. If you are worried or concerned, we recommend reaching out to your primary care provider. We recommend reaching out to your provider about the bruises. And Ive never had a bruise on my abdomen without injury. god bless u & ur health! Hello Heather We cannot provide medical advice on this platform. If you are concerned about your recent bruises, it is best to contact your doctor who is familiar with your current conditions and medical history. I weigh about 97lbs and am in my early 20s. ?can u please give me some advice, Hi, Fiona. Thank you for reaching out. At a checkup the doctor noticed my bruises and being mandatory reporters had to do testing. My mom was recently visiting me and was horrified when she saw my legs. Any help. Do you see a Marshfield Clinic doctor for your regular appointments? Today (Tuesday) the bruise is awful colored of dark blue and purple. We appreciate you reaching out to us and reading Shine365. When I was a teen I bruised real easy. Thanks for reaching out. But I'm not a doctor. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can message your doctor via My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. The Shine365 comment policy explains this: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/shine365-comment-policy/. Hi I have the exact same thing going on, did you ever find anything out about them? Hi, ST. Then one day it literally hit me, when I was rushing from the babys room to the kitchen & ran right into the dining room table. Corticosteroids thin the skin, making it easier to bruise. As mentioned in the story, it is not uncommon to see random bruising on the limbs. No numbness is present, and this time my foot does hurt at the join of your pinky toe. 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. I was diagnosed with chronic idiopathic urticaria and the doctor is just assuming they appear due to the hives I get daily. It may be leukemia. She's sick of getting g these random unsightly bruises and I'm still concerned. Good luck to you & I hope you're feeling better. They happen when small blood vessels leak blood under your skins surface. Some are small purple dots and others are bruised that turn yellow/brown in time.. He/she can best answer your question. Due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions, they can best advise you. Hand or arm becomes cold, blue, numb, or tingly. 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. 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. These could be signs of internal bleeding or other serious conditions which should prompt an immediate visit to your loved ones doctor. I dont really know what to do cause they are on both of my forearms, and like round. im 19 now, had 2 surgeries and many procedures. Bruises look like big purple spots with clear edges, and youre younger than 65. If you are within the Marshfield Clinic service area and would like to view our list of providers, you can click here: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/doctors The blood product of this rupture leaks to the soft tissue under the skin, resulting in those dark-colored marks that usually take several weeks to disappear. Sorry. Thank you. 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. Your At least a little. Haven't had health insurance since my ex divorced me after taking everything I had. In which ,,, my levels r tested every 3 months to make sure they don't get below the levels to where transfusion is needed. I hear cracks all the time and feel them in my back. 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. I have multiple bruises on my legs and inner thighs, breast, arms and stomach with no explanation. Hi, Jason. 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. We can't provide individualized medical advice on our blog. So I have different shapes and coloured bruises all over my legs, one leg is worse than the other. I have bruises on each arm on the inside of my forearms in the middle never hit them n wanted to know if it could be something serious! 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. I wish Doctors and Chiropractors would work as a team. Can Covid cause unexplained bruising? Over time it grows and gets light in the middle with a darker circle around and a bit brown. Thank you for contacting us. I asked Candy about your concerns and symptoms. It is green and about 3/4 of an inch wide. We recommend reaching out directly to your provider about your bruising. Anyone with a family member who has a bleeding disorder who also bleeds or bruises easily should discuss this with his or her health care provider.. WebA bruise is a noticeable mark on the skin that generally resolves over time. When I had a shower tonight, never noticed it in this morning . I experienced no pain with this. 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? Oh, just noticed his was from July 2019. Ive had this happen to me periodically over time but it doesnt happen all the time. Some medications and supplements associated with bruising include: Bring a list of your medications and how long youve been taking them if you plan to see a doctor about bruising. Any advice? One doctor said CRPS, but I don't agree. You have systemic symptoms such as fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes or unintentional weight loss along with unexplained bruising. Your daughter's care team knows her best. I wanted to know if I should be concerned and seek medical help. Most bruises form when small blood vessels (capillaries) near the skin's surface are broken by the impact of a blow or injury often on the arms or legs. Currently in touch with a doc they think blood disorder. The muscle began to spasm and O started to see skin turning red. It must be very frustrating for some people who do not have insurance or a primary care provider to keep hearing, 'Go see your doctor,' but truthfully, these skin areas need to be visualized and a full health history needs to be taken. When she asked the physical therapist at work what he thought it may be he gave her a quizical looked and asked if her periods were regular. We strongly recommend talking to your doctor about the bruising you are experiencing. Hi, Kez! hello I have tried switched laundry soaps, put lotion on (I thought maybe I had dry skin) took allergy medication. Have you shared your question with your doctor? We strongly recommend talking to your doctor as soon as you can about the bruising that you are experiencing. Hoffman R, et al. I mean genuinely it got the point I was recording my sleep to see if anything was happening to me in the night either by my self unknowingly or by something else. 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. She suggests bringing this to the attention of your primary care provider who knows your current medication use, medication history and conditions. Here's what Candy could provide in response to, "What does a regular period have to do with random bruising?" Hi, Tasha. My last urinalysis four weeks ago showed my liver count is normal but I still have kidney disease. I woke up this morning with random bruises on my belly. We cannot give individualized medical advice on our blog but always recommend you see your doctor when you are concerned about symptoms or your health. We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can reach out directly to your provider via My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. Could you either tell me potential causes for this or point me in the right direction for finding these answers? 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). There are red scratches by the bruise as well. hello my name is kaeleigh and i am 16 yrs old i have this big lump on my lower left back and i have been filling very week and just don't fill my normal self anymore i need some advice i really don't like doctors they scare me !! If you are a Marshfield Clinic Health System patient, you or your parent/guardian can message your doctor on My Marshfield Clinic: http://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. This content does not have an English version. Thank you for reading Shine365. Much appreciated. Most bruises tend to cause skin discoloration that changes over time. My life would've been much better. We strongly recommend contacting your doctor who knows your medical history. 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. Bruises, also called contusions, occur when trauma damages or ruptures tiny blood vessels beneath the skin. I have the exact same thing on my nose now..came out of nowhere. I have a bruise in the middle (the line separating the buttocks)of my buttocks and also a small bruise reddish-like dot on my arm Please what can be the cause? It is best to contact your doctor or care team when you are concerned. Examples of trauma are a cut or a blow to an area of the body. I always get bruises all over my body by barely even touching things or having them rest on me. If youve recently overdone it at t 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. I'm sorry to hear about your fall. Have you showed your doctor? Iv been experiencing red scratches (under the skin because skin is not broken) and strange THIN LONG bruses for the past year, most the time I wake up with them and their always in the same place, the upper thigh either behind or to the side, I would know whether I clunked my self as I have a very low pain threshold and simple knocks to the leg leaves me in agony and holding my self for quite a few minutes (probably a sign of Fybro) but its just so suspicious Iv even started a photo diary of them.