Bruise on my leg: Do you practice sports? were you involved in a trauma in a recent past? to which you did not paid attention? Where is the injury, medial, lateral, anterior, posterior? Upper or lower leg?. Does it hurt too walk? Can you feel the foot pulses, one is anterior and the other behind the fibula at the ankle? Have you seen a Dr? you need a clotting profile. to find out how you clotting mechanism works, Leg bruises can occur as a result of trauma. Other causes of leg bruises include medications and medical conditions that impair blood clotting, as well as medical conditions that cause the skin to become thin or weaken blood vessels. A leg bruise can be the result of life-threatening or serious medical conditions and they are often associated with major complications that require immediate medical attention. These major complications include excessive swelling, a fever higher than 101°F, red streaking surrounding the bruise, or drainage from the bruise. In addition, symptoms of shock, such as clammy or pale skin, increased heart rate, pain in the chest, reduction in urine, blue colored lips and nail beds, dizziness and confusion, copious amounts of sweating, and loss of consciousness, may be warning signs that necessitate medical attention.
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