Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why do my knees turn purplish reddish and hurt me?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Likely Hemarthrosis: These symptoms may be those of a hematoma (bruising) or a hemarthrosis, bleeding into a joint. By far the most common cause is trauma but could also be a coagulopathy, or decreased ability to form a clot. If there is very little to no trauma or the bruising is severe/painful you should have your doctor check your knees and most likely run some blood test for clotting or sign's or arthritis.
Answered 4/11/2015
6.1k views
Many possibilities: Most likely it is due to overuse, but it could be due to a lot of different reasons. Knee pain can be due to gout, infection, or due to tendon, cartilage, or bone abnormalities. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.
Answered 4/4/2020
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hello Dr. Allan, I woke up worried today because I noticed a purple spot on my knee that doesn't hurt or itch. I also get chest pains.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have cellulitis on my knee. It is now the 6th day, 4 of which i have been on bactrin, and it is now a purplish red color and hard. Is that normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My husband fell and got a scrape on his knee yesterday its still red and purplish and now it has a little fluid coming out of it is this normal or infected?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Red itchy blotches on my knees (much worse on my right one) that have now turned purple as well. Any idea? So itchy and sore
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Swollen knees on both, sometimes cold, sometimes hot. They are either red or purple. I dehydrate easily and my hands become red as well. What?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Back of knee is swollen, painful, and red. Its been like this for a month. It hurts more when Im out in the cold. Its a big red and purple splotch. ?
I have small purple spots on both knees. They aren't swollen. They don't itch or hurt.
Skinned my knee two months ago and still has a reddish-purple color. How long should it take for this to heal and return to a normal skin tone? Thanks
i have a purplish reddish rash on my arms and legs and a bump filled with pus on my knee. What could this be?" "i have a purplish reddish rash on my arms and legs and a bump filled with pus on my knee. What could this be?"
Iv have thid reddish purplish splotches on my.legs my arms n my breast they dony itch but my legs my feet.my.handd n my arms burn like fire and tingle bad iv had it for over year now n it jus getting worse my ankles knees n elbows.turn.black?
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
