Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are some possible reasons that my knees turn purplish reddish and hurt?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Knee contusion: Likely a contusion, but check for hematoma, bleeding issues, vascular issues, and infection.
Answered 8/30/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I am 37 weeks & took a bad fall onto my backside and knee. Any reason to.Think I hurt the baby?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My lower right leg hurts, right behind my knee all the way to the top of my heel. Whats the reason?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hello good day Doc. My mother can't walk because she had an accident, so she can't walk, what's the reason why she can't move her knee? It hurts when she moves her knee?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My knee joint and spinal cord hurt for no reason? How to get rid of severe pain?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My right knee hurts. It always has. Even when I was just a child. I can't fold my legs for too long. Reason?? Now that I'm obese, it hurts even more!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Back of knee is swollen, painful, and red. Its been like this for a month. It hurts more when Im out in the cold. Its a big red and purple splotch. ?
Both my elbow joints and knee joints hurt. What could be the reason?
I have small purple spots on both knees. They aren't swollen. They don't itch or hurt.
Skinned my knee two months ago and still has a reddish-purple color. How long should it take for this to heal and return to a normal skin tone? Thanks
The back of my knee hurts and pain and even more do after I get up from lying down or getting up after sitting. It's only the right side. Pain also moves to front and side of knee. Please advise if there is reason for concern. Thank you?
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
