A member asked:

Hi. i had very tight dress socks on for 13 hours. i took them off i had a very large bruise on my shin where the socks ident was. is this concerning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Moniter: A bruise is an area of bleeding into the soft tissues, presumably from your tight socks. I would take socks off, elevate the leg and see how it does. If the bruise continues to enlarge or your leg becomes more swollen, I would seek medical attention. If not, it will probably be fine.

Answered 2/6/2016

1.6k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Hi. i had very tight dress socks on for 13 hours. i took them off i had a very large bruise on my shin where the socks ident was. is this concerning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Should i keep wrestling? I wrestle on the wrestling team for my high school. I have flat feet, shin splints, a tight it band, and i very recently recieved a bruised knee cap, and bursitis and tendonitis on that same knee!

A member asked:

Why would a boot length and crew length sock feel tight(er) on my right leg than my left? Switching socks from L to R and R to L causes same thing.

A member asked:

Lower leg feels tight, like a pressure. Wearing socks it feels tighter. it is not the sock, if I switch socks (R2L and L2R) it still feels tight/press?

A member asked:

I have a lump on the left inside shin under my knee.ive had it for awhile but it never bothered me until recently.it seems to have gotten a little bigger.it can be tender and when it gets cold it feels tight..?

A member asked:

Try putting my left foot on my right knee to put sock on is so tight and hurts and pushes me back & and can not bend forward other leg does not do it?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

My shin fills bruised after wearing dress socks that were too tight. Is there a relation? Any danger?

I hit my shin very hard, I have bruising two small cuts. Feels better elevated and with tight sock.. Could it be hairline fracture ? I'm on levothyroxin for hypothyroidism and hemophilia factor 8... Should i be worried?

Hi. I wore very tight dress socks. When I took them off I had a very big bruise on my ankle. Is this concerning?

I walked many miles at a convention the past 3 days & my calves are very tight & my left shin is very painful to the touch, almost like it is bruised. I'm not a runner & was not exercising before this?

Clear blood test at er for chest tightness.Out of town noticed round bruise on shin with raised clear center. Feels like sciatica.Clot?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?