Question 1

bruises that appear out of nowhere and take months to fade

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Blood tests and exam: Please see a doctor and have your blood checked for any disturbance in your clotting factors, bleeding time, platelet count. Get a full evaluation and examination.

Question 2

small bruise with red spots appeared out of nowhere, don't recall injury. i made a dr appt--petechiae worry me. did i act too quickly? what can dr do?

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Your physician will: examine your entire body, check your CBC, coagulation studies and metabolic function. You did NOT act too quickly.

Question 3

yellowish bruise like mark that appeared out of nowhere. could it be melanoma? also have axillary mass that looks black through skin for 5 mos.

Accepted Answer

Bruise not typical: A bruise is not a common sign of melanoma. I am more concerned about axillary mass but that is probably a pilar cyst or other cyst. Either way it should  be checked out soon!

Question 4

there's noticed a reddish, sensitive to touch bruise right below a bug bite. it's nothing right? it just appeared out of nowhere.

Accepted Answer

Insect bites: bites can cause soft tissue bruising either from blood seeping into tissues or due to the bite itself.

Question 5

hello, i have this weird bruise on my foot that appeared out of nowhere. ?

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Injury: Most bruises are due to injury. However, if you are getting more than one and it is happening in other spots at the same time, it could be a sign of a bleeding problem. Some injuries can cause bruising but you won't recall the injury for one reason or another.

Question 6

i have what looks like a bruise at the central joint of my arm. it just appeared out of nowhere. i have no pain, no itching, no nothing?

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Bruise: It's quite common. Hold off on aspirin. It should disappear. If it does not go away see your dr. You might have bumped unknowingly. It should go away.

Question 7

i have a bruise on my leg that won' go away, it seems to darken when touched. i have a bruise on my leg that appeared out of nowhere. i assumed i had bumped the corner of the bed when going to pee at night.
i am a 33 year old male. i take ibuprofen for mi

Accepted Answer

Some : Some bruise take longer to resolve than others, particularly if they are located on extremities. From your description it appears that you may have broken some blood vessels.  This would also slow down resolution of the bruise.  Finally, Ibuprofen will prolong bleeding times. If you do not see continuing progress in resolution over the next week contact your physician for an evaluation. It is normal for the area to begin changing colors as the blood is broken down and parts resorbed into the body.

Question 8

a friend has a massive bruise on her leg and appeared out of nowhere since 3 days ago. it's getting worse instead of better. she does have serious stomach issues like dark tarry stools, intermittent stomach pain, etc. but how to address this bruise?

Accepted Answer

: She needs to go to ER right away.

Question 9

why does my bruise itch?

Accepted Answer

Chemicals: Chemicals in your body are relased during the bruising process. Some of these chemicals promote the urge to scratch, which results from their itch- producing properties.

Question 10

how can i bruise myself?

Accepted Answer

Bump bang or scratch: Ant trauma to the skin can cause bruising especially in the elderly or those on blood thinners.

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Bruises that appear out of nowhere and take months to fade

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Small bruise with red spots appeared out of nowhere, don't recall injury. i made a dr appt--petechiae worry me. did i act too quickly? what can dr do?

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Yellowish bruise like mark that appeared out of nowhere. could it be melanoma? also have axillary mass that looks black through skin for 5 mos.

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There's noticed a reddish, sensitive to touch bruise right below a bug bite. it's nothing right? it just appeared out of nowhere.

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Hello, i have this weird bruise on my foot that appeared out of nowhere. ?

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I have what looks like a bruise at the central joint of my arm. it just appeared out of nowhere. i have no pain, no itching, no nothing?

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I have a bruise on my leg that won' go away, it seems to darken when touched. i have a bruise on my leg that appeared out of nowhere. i assumed i had bumped the corner of the bed when going to pee at night. i am a 33 year old male. i take ibuprofen for mi

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A friend has a massive bruise on her leg and appeared out of nowhere since 3 days ago. it's getting worse instead of better. she does have serious stomach issues like dark tarry stools, intermittent stomach pain, etc. but how to address this bruise?

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Why does my bruise itch?

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How can i bruise myself?

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