Question 1

had shoulder stability surgery 12 days ago having extream pain and bruising on elbow been taking aspirin entire time to prevent blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Stop the Aspirin: Hold off the aspirin, it has not been shown to significantly reduce risk of a deep vein thrombosis, but will cause you to bleed and bruise. At 26 your low risk anyway. The bruising should just absorb. Follow up with your surgeon.

Question 2

what could cuase bruising on unexplained right elbow, right eye, and right hand what it be?

Accepted Answer

Clotting problems: Bruising not associated with trauma suggests a problem with blood clotting.  Aspirin, certain prescribed medications and even some  over the counter supplements can be responsible. Unexplained bruising can also be caused by a serious, underlying health problem. See a physician immediately.

Question 3

my boss has a swollen elbow, bruising on it, but no injuries . what could it be ?

Accepted Answer

Elbow: The most likely answer is he bumped his elbow hard enough to cause some bleeding deep next to the bone. The 'light blood' in the conditions might mean he is on some blood thinner. Even Aspirin can make you more prone to this kind of bleeding. Alternatively, the gout could also be the cause but you didn't mention it being painful. which is usually the case.

Question 4

i have unexplained bruising on my knees and elbows joint pain in those areas and tenderness what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

There are many: potential causes for the symptoms you are experiencing. Some of them are potentially serious. You need to be evaluated by a health care professional and have an examination and lab work done. Don't delay, make an appointment today.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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.

Question 10

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.

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Had shoulder stability surgery 12 days ago having extream pain and bruising on elbow been taking aspirin entire time to prevent blood clot?

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What could cuase bruising on unexplained right elbow, right eye, and right hand what it be?

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My boss has a swollen elbow, bruising on it, but no injuries . what could it be ?

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I have unexplained bruising on my knees and elbows joint pain in those areas and tenderness what can cause this?

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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:

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?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

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