Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My little brother got a mosquito bite the other day. it seems to have burst a blood vessel in his right forearm. after a day, there is now a 2 inch blue blotch. it doesn't cause him pain unless he applies pressure to it. it's this cause for alarm?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No cause for worry unless there is worsening pain, growth, or active bleeding.
Answered 6/10/2022
0 views
An application of a cool pack and topical antihistamine lotion is often effective. Watch for signs of fever, increase in swelling and drainage.
Answered 6/11/2022
0 views
If you are describing a “bruise” or dry blood. Moist heat with mild message will help in breaking it up and being absorbed by the body. If skin not broken very little risk of infection
Answered 6/13/2022
0 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I was vomiting really badly and burst a blood vessel in my eye the next day..It was a small dark area now it's half my eye. Should I be worried yet?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I wrapped my thighs in plastic wrap overnight. Now I have purple spots all over my thighs like burst blood vessels. Is there something I can do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Blood vessel on forearm feels firm in 1-2cm location.What can be the cause?MRI & xray normal in area & vessel.what can it be, also small bump there.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My husband was told that if got in an airplane would cause to much pressure in the blood vessels and they would bust? Small vessel disease of brain
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I think I have a burst blood vessel in my eye, is there anything i can do to make it clear up faster? I have had this problem before, it is a red blotch in the corner of my eye. It is not painful but it looks awful. I think it happened when i coughed real
Pictures of bursting blood vessel in arm?
I have had dry eye for years. Ive had selfdiagnosed asthma and eye pressure for at least a month. For three days, including this one, i look at my red spreadsheet then see a red collumn everywhere i look. It goes away. Have my blood vessels burst?
Took blood pressure test, forearm veins pulsed hard. 2 in hemorage apeared under wrist. I am 24, 154/92. Concerns about ruptures, weakened veins?
Small, round blue spots under the skin--appear to follow blood vessels--disappear with pressure, return when pressure is relieved?
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
