Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Would a dvt in the calf cause bruising? i have had pain in my calf for 2 months. 2 dopplers showed nothing. now i have a bruise that runs down the leg
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
May have: A ruptured baker's cyst. Ultrasound may help.
Answered 10/23/2017
4.5k views
No: Bruising indicates bleeding - just the opposite of DVT (clot). Dopplers are sensitive. If one is negative, you don't have a dvt. The bruising is indicative of a different problem. Some type of trauma (albeit minor) is the most likely cause. Alternatively you should be checked for low platelets or a clotting disorder. Bleeding into the calf muscle is painful and could account for your symptoms.
Answered 6/10/2014
4.5k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can you get a DVT as a complication week after left brachial artery thrombectomy? Im on 2 blood thinners & aspirin and 1/2 my Left calf is bruised purple but entire front of calf if red/pink. Entire leg throbs. Or is that rare & likely just bruising
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
28/f, healthy, non-smoker, not on bc. Have a bruise on my thigh from dogs and recently developed pain in thigh and a little in calf. Dvt possible?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can I take aspirin for possible dvt until get in town in a week to see dr.I can't reach my dr & have cirvular bruise w knot in middle w sciat leg pain?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
28/f, healthy, non-smoker, not on bc. Have a small bruise on my thigh, recently developed pain in thigh and a little in calf. Dvt possible? Worried.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I am a 28 year old female, healthy, non-smoker and not on bc. I have a small bruise on my thigh. I recently developed pain in thigh and a little in calf. Is DVT possible? I am worried.
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Had a ddimer yesterday negative. Now today I have a serious bruise with a lump under it on the side of my calf/shin, no injury and its causing a ton of pain. Can a ddimer be negative then the next day a dvt show up so suddenly??
Small bruise on calf, tired heavy legs. Ultrasound done and ruled out dvt. What causes this?
I came back from an 8-hour flight 2 weeks ago, a month after we took our departing flight of 8 hours. My left leg (thigh and calf) hurt but D-DIMER is negative. No swelling, no warmth, etc. I have two small bruises. Could this be DVT? Muscular pain?
Hi. Im a 26 y/o female. I I've been having left calf pain for a few days now, no injury. It feels like a giant bruise and it feels a little harder than the right side. Possible DVT?
Possible cause of 8/10 calf pain for 4 days, no dvt. No swelling, redness, bruising and no sports, no falls, etc. Pain began while stationary in bed.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
