Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Large knee bruise the size of a football looks deep red but doesnt hurt. havent hit the knee anywhere. could it be a dvt? the person is above 80 years old.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Image: There are several causes including a fracture, bleeding in the knee joint, DVT or infection. Please monitor your temperature and have an evaluation. An imaging study may reveal the cause.
Answered 7/10/2020
62 views
Thank
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:
Hard purple lup on knee with redness around. Have had leg pain for a month the lump just showed up. Is this dvt?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hard purple lump on front of knee with redness around it. Have had leg pain for a month butthe lump just showed up. Is this a dvt?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What else can cause random pain behind your knee besides a DVT with no bumps or redness? Had 2 negative d dimers last month, knees ache
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Lets say there is a superficial clot below the knee. Would this look red, swollen, tender just like a dvt that is visibly symtomatic?Or, typically no?
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.
Long driving trip. Experienced pain behind left knee, where I have existing ver veins. 2nd day I had large bruise above knee. Could it have been dvt?
Pain in leg for weeks now there is a hard purple pea sized lump on front of knee with redness. Negative us and d dimer. Could it still be dvt?
Got varicose veins in 1 leg. Area just under knee on back throbbing. Got bruises near but it hurts above it. Better (still there) when walking. Dvt?
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
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
