Question 1

mom has dvts, lots. filter in place. leg developing blotchy appearance. like bruises with red spots. should i worry? brain bleed can't do thinners.

Accepted Answer

Leg elevation, stock: Stockings.   Sounds like excess swelling secondary to DVTs. Which caused pressure in legs, and skin changes.   Recommend leg elevation and compression stockings

Question 2

why do i have red spots on my arm that hurt like a bruise?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: I don't know why you have spots on your arm without taking more history and seeing them. The information you provided is not enough to make diagnosis.

Question 3

my mom is diabetic and fell and her foot is bruised and has red spots?

Accepted Answer

Start of infection: She may have skinned her foot when she fell.Because she is a diabetic she is more prone to get an infection, therefore it is advisable to have her seen by her doctor to rule out the possibility of an infection.

Question 4

i fell two nights ago and have a huge bruise that is darkish red purple. the pain is not as bad but i see a few dark red spots in i. is that clotting?

Accepted Answer

No: Just blood under skin even if clotted it will not travel to the lungs or anywhere else.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

i noticed a bruise on my left arm and i'm not sure where it came from. it also has several small red spots on it. is this normal or cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Sounds normal: Although it is impossible to say for sure without seeing it, it sounds like just a variation on your typical bruise. I would give it a few days and if it is not resolving or if it is getting to be more of a concern, go to the clinic to have someone look at it.

Question 7

i have flat, red spots on my leg. it isn't a bruise & it isn't a rash. it doesn't itch either. i don't know its there. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: There are many types and causes of skin rashes.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 8

my mom is diabetic and fell and bruised her foot and knee with a couple of red spots?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated.: Diabetics may develop numbness over the years and may not have normal pain perception.  Have her evaluated and make sure she does not have any underlying injuries.

Question 9

random red spots on body, look like bruises when heal and look like small petichiae around it. very itchy and look pale when scratched, usually in 2's?

Accepted Answer

Red spots: Need more information and description  size ,number,tenderness   any new medications, are you on asprin, or any anti coagulate medications, any recent infections    It sounds like Erythema Nodosum: for which there are many causes----you should have your Doctor examine you

Question 10

2 small bruises under skin on thigh, w few red spots like i scratched too hard. carrying bags that hit skin, not hard. didn't scratch. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Irritation?: Admittedly, it's a bit hard to figure out by that description.  Could be irritation.  Could be from a scratch.  Could be folliculitis.  Could be bruises unrelated to the bags but perhaps a few days old.

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Mom has dvts, lots. filter in place. leg developing blotchy appearance. like bruises with red spots. should i worry? brain bleed can't do thinners.

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Why do i have red spots on my arm that hurt like a bruise?

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My mom is diabetic and fell and her foot is bruised and has red spots?

A member asked:

I fell two nights ago and have a huge bruise that is darkish red purple. the pain is not as bad but i see a few dark red spots in i. is that clotting?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

I noticed a bruise on my left arm and i'm not sure where it came from. it also has several small red spots on it. is this normal or cause for concern?

A member asked:

I have flat, red spots on my leg. it isn't a bruise & it isn't a rash. it doesn't itch either. i don't know its there. what could it be?

A member asked:

My mom is diabetic and fell and bruised her foot and knee with a couple of red spots?

A member asked:

Random red spots on body, look like bruises when heal and look like small petichiae around it. very itchy and look pale when scratched, usually in 2's?

A member asked:

2 small bruises under skin on thigh, w few red spots like i scratched too hard. carrying bags that hit skin, not hard. didn't scratch. what is it?

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