purple bruise with white center

1. Copyright 2023 Marshfield Clinic Health System. I think you should go see your doctor. Hi, Noah. I'm a "relatively" healthy 30yo female. Some medications and supplements associated with bruising include: Bring a list of your medications and how long youve been taking them if you plan to see a doctor about bruising. Any ideas? There are a number of possibilities, among the more common and sometimes concerning can be a spider bite, particularly a brown recluse spider. I was going to ask what my bruises were about but all you reply to everyone is see your doctor. Maybe I missed it but I didnt see a response to your post about your sons unexplained bruising. Are you a Marshfield Clinic patient? Mayo Clinic Staff. Sarah I have that too, from 3 months ago ,it is start when I start university becomes am studying art I take much things with me my backpack so heavy and am walk a lot since take it on my back and am skinny girl so take huge thing with me and walk was problem to my body ,it's hurt much when I go to sleep. Bruises that develop after a cut, burn, fall, or injury are normal. On light skin, purpuras appear purple. He/she becomes familiar with your health and can refer you to specialists as needed. The blood can also collect under the skin in larger flat areas (calledpurpura), or in a very large bruised area (called an ecchymosis). Hi I am having bruises on my forearm and around my knees too. You have systemic symptoms like fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes or unintentional weight loss. My mom is 65 years old an shes in a wheel chair since 1988 we was in a car accident anyways it's been about a year my mom has had these bruses they don't go away there spreading all over her body know there going on her face no 1can tell her what it is she has gone to 2 specialist an no one can tell her what it is my poor mom is starting to get depressed there big all over her body. Periodically, Ive been getting small, pencil eraser size, perfectly circular bruises on my arms for no reason. I have a bruise on my entire spine. https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/shine365-comment-policy/, Thank you for reading Shine365. The hard central part concerns me. Have you been to see a doctor regarding yours? Later in the day I felt a sharp pain in my left knee, I didn't bump into anything. Unexplained bruising usually isnt something to worry about. General Physician 6 yrs exp Bangalore. Sometimes discoloration can persist. If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can message your provider directly through My Marshfield Clinic at the following link: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. I was diagnosed with tonsilitis and Scarlett fever. I have been diagnosed with Anemia in the past. Whenever I reached in a drawer and grabbed something I'd lightly hit the top portions of my hands and arms and then all of a sudden, without feeling like anything hit me I'd notice a purple spot or bright red spot underneath my skin. you better get it checked out. Which I think is a total waste of time even suggesting people ask questions , total waste of time in my eye. Maybe the size of a nickel. rug burn, black and blue marks on my feet from the toes up to my ankles on both feet, red skin on my elbow and lesions on my lips. They include broken bones, strains and sprains, dislocations, torn tendons, and muscle swelling. King, M. (2017, February). A bruise accompanied by swelling and extreme pain especially taking a blood-thinning medication for a medical condition. He/she can best help you. I have a spot under my toenail its like a bruise though i may have injured it im not quite sure its in the base of my toe its quite circular @ center? We recommend contacting your doctor about the bruising you are experiencing. The most unusual feature is a pea-sized hard bump in middle of the bruise and lighter shade. I'll reach out to some of our providers and see if they have any thoughts. Anyway, I get this too in my thighs and it feels just like you say. The color changes that occur as a bruise heals are: What happens when there is a bruise with white center? I got off these pills after a month, and the bruising went away. I had a colonoscopy last week. He/she knows your medical history and current conditions best. There was mild pain (like a golf ball), burning pain and an aching feeling which have all subsided just a week ago but the light plum colored bruising which goes all the way back to the buttocks and 1/2 down thighs is still there. Blue, purple or black After 1-2 days the blood that has leaked out begins to lose oxygen and change color. We avoid using tertiary references. The wrap should be firm but not tight. My white blood cell count and mpv is high, as well as my lymphocytes the bones in my hands are hurting bad to where I had to purchase a brace and it hurts just to type. Thank you. My legs have been getting more and more bruises lately and on top of that Ive been getting itchy everywhere!!! The blood should seep out into the skin sufficiently close to the surface of the skin to be detected as a bruise. Please contact your primary care provider for concerning bruises. Hi, Sherry. My fianc gets bruising on the outer part of her leg near her kneeShe doesn't know it is there until I point it outwhat could that be? Kidney failure. A novel topical cream to reduce bruising, Erickson, F. (2014, August 5). Thank you! We recommend reaching out to your provider about the bruise. It's best to bring this concern to your doctor who knows you best. A while ago, I've noticed many (like 4) small "bruises" or discolorations on my upper back. We recommend reaching out to your provider about the bruising. Just the fact that it has stayed in the same exact spot with exact parameters for such a stretch of time seems strange. The skin color affects the appearance of a bruise. Hi, Brooke. Theres no pain. We recommend reaching out to your doctor about the bruising you are experiencing. We suggest bringing these concerns to your doctor at your next appointment. In about 510 days, it changes to yellow or green color. Hi, Emilee. How to tell if a woman has multiple partners. Thank you for contacting us. They can best advise you due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions. on the lower half of the front of my shin, I have a light circle that looks almost like a bruise. -Kirstie. Hi, ST. They take quite a while to fade and seem to leave the skin different than before. About A month and a half or two months ago I sprained my ankle really bad and the bruising is gone from it but my ankle is still swollen. It's best to call a nurse line or your doctor. A healthy living blog from Marshfield Clinic, A healthy living blog from Marshfield Clinic Health System. This can be life-threatening. Your doctor is most familiar with you and the best person to answer this question. I had a 4 wheeler wreck in 2013 and still have a hematoma to this day. She suggests bringing this to the attention of your primary care provider who knows your current medication use, medication history and conditions. Thank you. In severe cases veins can bleed and form ulcers. Have any answers? Kayla. They would be able to best advise you due to their knowledge of your medical history and past conditions. These bruises are called petechiae and appear when tiny blood vessels called capillaries break. Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside the body. Some of these may go away on their own, however some may need medical treatment. There are two knots in the middle where it cleared. I am a sixty-four year old male in overall good health. I didn't got into traumatic or simple bump. Should i be concerned? (n.d.). thank you for that and there was not alot of information for her to respond to. Your primary care provider will refer you to ahematologistif you have continued significant bruising larger than one centimeter with no known trauma. I woke up the next morning and my left boob was bruised and it had no scratches or bumps its been a week now and the bruising has kind of went away but now it sometimes it hurts like it did that night any idea what it is or what happens? What could be wrong? If you guys cant answer questions with anything other than see your doctor why answer at all, Our blog is for educational purposes only and not for treatment or diagnosis. If so, you can reach out to your care team by messaging through My Marshfield Clinic: http://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. Now that Im still getting the small purple bruises, I wondered if it could all indicate something going on with my blood and these symptoms could all be related. -Kirstie. Drinking alcohol can make you more prone to easy bruising and bumping into things. Hi, Tasha. The bruise is multicolored, with purple, blue, green, gray and yellow areas as if its trying to heal but somehow the bleeding that causes it keeps happening. Do you think they're related? Hey they have to get those numbers up to make the blog pay off.. A fluid-filled blister, which may turn into a deep, enlarging ulcer. Hi im my partner 31 year old man woke up this morning with bruises at bottom of legs both are getting bigger but he didnt injure himself. We recommend reaching out to your provider regarding your bruises. Hi I'm 14 and I have this unexplained bruise going in a line down my left side stomach, there are no bug bites not have I done anything to bruise it, it just appeared, and hurts. If you are a Marshfield Clinic Health System patient, you can message your care team via My Marshfield Clinic: http://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic, If not, you might try online resources like WebMD until you can see your doctor: https://symptoms.webmd.com/default.htm. I did then have a bruise present, under my pinky toe, on the side of my pinky toe, and the padding underneath my pinky toe. Sometimes only a slight bump results in a nasty bruise. I have multiple bruises on my legs and inner thighs, breast, arms and stomach with no explanation. Is this worry some? Thank you for reading Shine365. Over time, a bruise changes color as the blood under the skin breaks down, and as the bruise heals. What could this be? Hi my husband had a bruise on his right side and now that's gone away but now he has a bruise on his left side should I be concerned. Circular bruise with raised clear center, above ankle.leg feels like sciatica.out of town so is it safe to wait a week to go to dr?no other symptoms. Varicose veins occur when veins arent functioning properly, causing them to become enlarged, dilated, and overfilled with blood. I have a unexplained purple bruise on the back of my thigh right around the knee area and it is painless. Im starting to believe that I have a serious developing disease that they havent caught yet and its very scary. They don't hurt, he hasn't hit his leg or fallen or done anything dangerous because it could be disastrous for his long term recovery. We do encourage you to comment and ask questions. https://online.nursing.georgetown.edu/the-forensic-science-behind-bruise-healing-infographic/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3671564/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5367875/, https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/black-eye, Common sweetener erythritol tied to higher risk of stroke and heart attack, Gout: How metabolic syndrome may increase the risk, A new therapeutic target for the prevention of heart failure due to aortic stenosis, Skipping breakfast and fasting may compromise the immune system. Have you shared this information with a nurse line or talked through it with your doctor? Were you able to find out regarding the bruises.. Kyle, this used to happen to me and it lasted for some years. Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered Internal Medicine 32 years experience Possible infection: Fungal infection can be an erythematous rash with central clearing. Sorry. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Shine365 is your source for healthy living information from Marshfield Clinic Health System. I've searched everywhere online, and can find nothing that seems to be representing the issue I have. We include products we think are useful for our readers. But I dont fault Kirsten S. or Shine 365. I have the exact same thing on my nose now..came out of nowhere. I started sitting only on comfortable chairs with enough cushion or stood up if no other option, and bruising began going away and is now gone. I did have cervical cancer about 10 yrs ago and I do have low iron and have to take supplements so I'm use to minor bruises but nothing like this. Video chat with a U.S. board-certified doctor 24/7 in less than one minute for common issues such as: colds and coughs, stomach symptoms, bladder infections, rashes, and more. It doesn't hurt but it will not go away either. This is a mild traumatic brain injury that can occur after an impact to your head or after a whiplash-type injury. I am 60 .do you think it's old age .hope you can help .thank you . They are not that big, less than an inch in diameter. Hi, Mary. I know for sure i didnt hit it or anything. She should NOT be driving at all and needs to see a Doctor right away! Fever. Any ideas? We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it: 1. A bruise that does not improve within two weeks or fails to completely clear after three or four weeks. I am not a medical professional in any way. I noticed the bruising got worse the more I sat on hard chairs (not even that hard, chairs with firm really flat cushioning bothered me too) and continued the longer I didn't stay away from sitting on hard surfaces. I was wondering if you could give any indication as to what the culprit may be. There's no pain, it didn't bleed and it is not swollen. There is a bruise and the knee is now popping with every step. I'm constantly coming out with loads of like finger print bruises all up my arms and legs they appear in a matter of hours I've been to doctors so many times and bloods have come back fine so still no answers to why also my face went all red other day and felt as if was on fire and my fingers keep going numb anyone else have any of these Any suggestions who be greatly appreciated. The white spot in the middle has a hard lump. Do you see a Marshfield Clinic doctor for your regular appointments? It is great you set up an appointment with your dermatologist as he/she will be most familiar with or have access to your medical history and current conditions. Recently i have had bad nose bleeds, but last week they finally stopped after having one, 3 or 4 times a day. Do not apply a cold pack directly to the skin, as this can cause further injury. My son is 13 years old and last July had major trauma to his leg after being by a motorbike. cause for worry? 1 cm, perfectly circular bruise on top of foot. Hi, I am a 30 yr old woman and I have been getting hot and cold sweat and most recently I have a bruise on the back of my head that came outta nowhere and is very painful. I have developed completely different skin types of black and blue on my right breast, on my left lower shin there is a four inch Look for tiny red or white puncture marks in the center of your bruise. Thanks. Heya for the last two weeks i have been seeing bruises appear on my lower leg i have had 4 in last two week one of which have been in same place twice but I haven't banged my leg or anything should i worry? Went to sleep with it still tender and woke next morning to the start of a rather large bruise. Hi, Sierra. I have not gone to a Dr. yet. What is is about fish oil or vitamin E that can cause this? Anti depressants are a cause of bruising, but thats an very unusual place. Acne Bumps. We recommend talking to your primary care provider. Bruising occurs along with other bleeding. Now I'm starting to get bruises on the tops of both my feet and under my right eye near the upper cheek bone. Of course I will see my doctor. Please also discuss with my web site =). Thank you for reaching out. You can try a symptom checker like the one found on WebMD (https://symptoms.webmd.com/default.htm), though we strongly suggest you see your doctor when anything unusual or concerning arises. I recommend either a hematologist or rheumatologist consult for this young patient. Hi, i'm currently pregnant and got blood work done 8 days ago once the lady placed the needle in my arm she said it wasn't releasing blood she missed the vein and instead of pulling it out to try again she started to wiggle the needle left to right and finally said okay i found the vein but it is coming really slow its gonna take awhile after leaving i got a huge bruise on the top of my arm where she placed the needle it's at least 2 inches long and hasn't gotten better; it started off not that dark and as days go on its like dark purple almost as if blood in under my arm leaking and its black and green. Bruises look like big purple spots with clear edges, and youre younger than 65. Dangerous symptoms that signal a medical emergency include loss of consciousness, seizures, vomiting, balance or coordination problems, disorientation, abnormal eye movements, persistent or worsening headache, loss of muscle control, memory loss, leaking of clear fluid from the ear or the nose, and extreme sleepiness. Thank you for reading Shine365. If so, you can reach him/her directly via My Marshfield Clinic: http://marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic. ", We cannot provide individualized medical advice on this forum and do suggest your husband ask his primary care provider about his bruising at his next regular appointment. I don't hit it on anything. When questions arent related to individual treatment or diagnosis, were happy to provide more information. Any help and guidance would be appreciated. Hi, Hi, Elzbet. Diagnosis, were happy to provide more information recommend either a hematologist or rheumatologist consult for this young patient has. 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