Question 1

i awoke yesterday morning to find blood pooled under my skin on the left arm.  i have not had any injury.  it does scare me a bit and it is a bit sore?

Accepted Answer

Spider bite: The most likely cause of this problem is a spider bite.  While Prednisone may cause you to bruise easily, it will not cause a pool of blood as you describe.  Look for a bite mark.  Also, make sure that there is no associated infection, as your medicines make you more succeptible to infections.

Question 2

what is a red mark that looks like blood pooled under the skin, roughly nickel sized above my knee on my thigh? it stays for months then disappears.

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Could be blood: Need to get your blood levels check for bleeding problems like petechia or purpura. But may also be a sign of a  skin mass or infections. Really hard to tell but i would go to dr. The next time one presents and maybe take pics to show progression.

Question 3

there is a small pool of blood under my skin. should i cut it open and let the blood out? no pain. just blood.

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Blood: Do not cut your skin to release the blood. The body will resorb it over time. If there is a great amount of blood present, consult your doctor about removing the blood under sterile conditions.

Question 4

my mom is 83 and has a pool of blood under the skin on her arm. it doesn't hurt and no blood in stool or anything. shld we  go to er or urgent care?

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Sounds like trauma: A pool of blood under the skin is usually due to a bump with bleeding.  This is usually not serious unless there was no trauma to the area.  If not, it could mean that she is not clotting normally and should be seen by a physician.  If it was traumatic and asymptomatic, it should slowly resolve on its own but that can take weeks to months depending upon how  it's size.

Question 5

can pool water cause a blood spot under the skin?

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No: I see way this would happen. Think of an injury.

Question 6

sometimes i get red splotches on my legs that look like a pool of blood is underneath my skin- they're about size of pencil erasers..what is this??

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This may be a form: of pigmentary purpura. But there are other causes of vascular trauma. I would see dermatologsit to get correct diagnosis and treatment options. The fact that it comes and goes means you need to see someone when rash is present. Hope that helps

Question 7

today when i was in the swim-pool and i inhalation the water and i felt pain in my head (strong); now i see some blood comes out with the nose liquid?

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Nasal irritation: You don't say if it was chlorine or salt water but getting a good sniff up the nose of either is enough to cause enough inflammation to cause a bit of bleeding especially if you blew hard afterward. It is a normal response to that happening, so is the feeling in the head. You will be ok. It is nota hood feeling. Sorry it happened. Take care.

Question 8

i've had dark circles under my eyes for my life i think. but when i pinch the skin lightly, the pinched part looks lighter, normal even. does that mean it's likely due to blood pooling under eyes?

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Ans: May be several possibilities. You may not be having enough sleep. You may have sinus issues best is to see your doctor for pe and get the issue examined and resolved

Question 9

occasionally i get a blood-like smell in my nose. it is similar to a chlorine pool, or metallic. i have not had any head trauma or had a nosebleed, it comes and goes at random. is this significant?

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: Some times things like sinusitis and colds can affect smell. It might just go away If this persists pl see an ENTMD

Question 10

child scratched me after swam in dirty pool, broke skin, little blood. hand sanitizer, washed 5 min w/ soap. how long to know it's not infected? days?

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Couple of days: If it does not become, red, swollen or painful by a couple of days since the incident, you should be okay. You may apply Neosporin ointment to the wound.
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I awoke yesterday morning to find blood pooled under my skin on the left arm. i have not had any injury. it does scare me a bit and it is a bit sore?

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What is a red mark that looks like blood pooled under the skin, roughly nickel sized above my knee on my thigh? it stays for months then disappears.

A member asked:

There is a small pool of blood under my skin. should i cut it open and let the blood out? no pain. just blood.

A member asked:

My mom is 83 and has a pool of blood under the skin on her arm. it doesn't hurt and no blood in stool or anything. shld we go to er or urgent care?

A member asked:

Can pool water cause a blood spot under the skin?

A member asked:

Sometimes i get red splotches on my legs that look like a pool of blood is underneath my skin- they're about size of pencil erasers..what is this??

A member asked:

Today when i was in the swim-pool and i inhalation the water and i felt pain in my head (strong); now i see some blood comes out with the nose liquid?

A member asked:

I've had dark circles under my eyes for my life i think. but when i pinch the skin lightly, the pinched part looks lighter, normal even. does that mean it's likely due to blood pooling under eyes?

A member asked:

Occasionally i get a blood-like smell in my nose. it is similar to a chlorine pool, or metallic. i have not had any head trauma or had a nosebleed, it comes and goes at random. is this significant?

A member asked:

Child scratched me after swam in dirty pool, broke skin, little blood. hand sanitizer, washed 5 min w/ soap. how long to know it's not infected? days?

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