Question 1

unexplained small red bruise on inside of elbow, looks like a blood vessel ruptured underneath the skin. of concern? what could it be caused by?

Accepted Answer

Sounds normal: From your description it sounds normal, something like one would get after having had a needle puncture for a blood test. It should resolve within  a week. If not consult with your family physician.

Question 2

my bruise doesn't hurt to the touch and i can move my elbow to some extent it locks but is extremely painful, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Locking elbow: If your elbow locks, there is a good chance you have something blocking motion in the joint.  This could be a fracture, or debris in the elbow. Have you had any x-rays yet?  Bruising will resolve, the locking may not.

Question 3

my elbow is bruised and there's some discomfort to the touch. can't recall hurting it, and it's been this way for 2 days. should i wait or see someone?

Accepted Answer

Wait: Give it another 2-3 days. If this is a unremembered contusion, it will resolve. If not be seen. Also be seen if you have multiple areas of bruising. All the best.

Question 4

why am i in so much pain? why are there strange bruises on my elbows, arms and soles of feet?

Accepted Answer

Rhuematologist: You may have an autoimmune/Rheumatoid dz. I would highly recommend you get a through evaluation.

Question 5

i got elbowed in the middle of my chest and it's bruised. what could it be?  it doesn't hurt to breathe

Accepted Answer

A bruise.: Chests bruise like any where. No pain, breathing difficulty, no worry.

Question 6

strange bruise that covers my entire elbow. this has happened twice in 4 months.  i didn't bump it or hit it on anything.

Accepted Answer

See primary provider: Start with your primary provider. If it is a bruise (discoloration from bleeding), blood tests can determine if you have a bleeding problem or blood disease. If so, a hematologist may help.  If there is a rash or skin problem, a dermatologist may be able to help.

Question 7

after banging my elbow hard 5 days ago bruising have only just appeared is it normal for bruising to take a while to appear ?

Accepted Answer

After 2-3 days: Contusions from such injuries may not present for 2-3 days after the incident. Continue to monitor if it's just a cosmetic issue. If you have any new symptoms (tingling, numbness, or weakness in your arm), then see your physician. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/elbowinjuriesanddisorders.html

Question 8

fractured my elbow on tuesday given a sling , but started to have sharp shooting pains in my elbow area and have a massive bruise ?

Accepted Answer

Bruising is normal: Bruising is normal after a fracture. If the pain continues to worsen the elbow  should be reevaluated by a physician.

Question 9

i dislocated my elbow a while ago. why might it be bruising again?

Accepted Answer

Bruising take time: To go away, but you should not have any pain with it.

Question 10

woke up bruise on the inside of my right arm under elbow . why?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding.: Bruises result from bleeding under the skin.  This generally happens due to an unrecognized trauma since many bruises don't become apparent for a few days after the incident. Unless you have progressive bleeding or bruising with very minor trauma there is very little to be concerned about.

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Bruise on inside of elbow

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Unexplained small red bruise on inside of elbow, looks like a blood vessel ruptured underneath the skin. of concern? what could it be caused by?

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My bruise doesn't hurt to the touch and i can move my elbow to some extent it locks but is extremely painful, what to do?

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My elbow is bruised and there's some discomfort to the touch. can't recall hurting it, and it's been this way for 2 days. should i wait or see someone?

A member asked:

Why am i in so much pain? why are there strange bruises on my elbows, arms and soles of feet?

A member asked:

I got elbowed in the middle of my chest and it's bruised. what could it be? it doesn't hurt to breathe

A member asked:

Strange bruise that covers my entire elbow. this has happened twice in 4 months. i didn't bump it or hit it on anything.

A member asked:

After banging my elbow hard 5 days ago bruising have only just appeared is it normal for bruising to take a while to appear ?

A member asked:

Fractured my elbow on tuesday given a sling , but started to have sharp shooting pains in my elbow area and have a massive bruise ?

A member asked:

I dislocated my elbow a while ago. why might it be bruising again?

A member asked:

Woke up bruise on the inside of my right arm under elbow . why?

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