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I have a blue bruise on my right innelbow. i did not hurt myself. it is not painful. in the middle it feels hard. i am concerned it might be a bloodclot. i have essential trombosytosis?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Need to examine: It may well be a venous thrombus and it would be prudent for you to see a doctor, especially given your underlying disorder. Wish you good health!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 12/27/2020

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A member asked:

I have a blue bruise on my right innelbow. i did not hurt myself. it is not painful. in the middle it feels hard. i am concerned it might be a bloodclot. i have essential trombosytosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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