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JamesValentine User ID: 1104226 Canada 09/20/2010 08:39 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I've had similar occurrences for the past few years. My bruise is always located in the same spot on my upper left arm and is a small bruised spot, slightly raised and ringed by another bruise. The whole thing is never more than 1cm across. As with the original poster there's never any impact or trauma to the area. It just appears, hangs around, then fades. No unusual bruising to any other areas, or really much bruising of any kind in spite of a reasonably active lifestyle. I've spoken to my Doctor about it but he has no clue, any thoughts? |
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User ID: 717743 United States 09/20/2010 09:15 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you have Rheumatoid Arthritis, then you could have a rheumatoid nodule growing there. Rheumatoid nodules tend to show up where there is little fat/muscle between the skin and the bone. I have had a few on the tops of my feet growing along the side of the ligament of the little toe. I would get a nasty bump and the area was bruised, I would have itching and pain. Mind the bruising was caused from wearing my shoes. more on that below. Also, think back carefully, has this spot been itching a lot now that you think of it? If so, it is most likely your scratching at it that is causing bruising. It does happen, and a dermatologist will prescribe prescription strength topical ointment to stop the itching on the skin and will, if it is assumed a histamine reaction, also give you antihistamines of prescription strength. If however it is the other way around, you have a bruise that itches, then I would strongly suggest that you go to a next day office visit and have the doctor look at it and run a few tests. Blood work-up including a CBC, a liver panel and a few others, and a Complete Urinalysis to test for minerals and some other things. S/he will have to rule out infection and allergies and a skin condition before moving on to a physical - INSIDE the skin issue. If this is an area of an old injury, it could be a bit of debris in there. If you ever cracked or broke the bone it could be a bone splinter working its way out, or it could be a bone spur (if you have arthritis anywhere else in your body, then the chances are pretty high for this one) that has broken off, or is just now starting to grow. Now Rheumatoid arthritis affects a lot more than just joints. Its early stages it can present as a simple 'sore spot' or a lump or even an organ problem. RA is also an autoimmune disorder. [link to www.medicinenet.com] and [link to www.nlm.nih.gov] which has a complete set of symptoms, including other early signs and symptoms. Since you are young it is possible you are just now developing RA. And bruising is often typical of RA: [link to www.healthcentral.com] [link to www.healthcentral.com] There is a specific test called the Rheumatoid Factor. [link to www.healthline.com] I'm willing to bet your doctor hasn't tested you for it. Sinkhole list: Thread: Sinkholes Updated 28 Dec 2010 find a sinkhole, add it to this thread, please. "Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him." (1 John 3:15, NKJV). |
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User ID: 1312195 Philippines 03/24/2011 01:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you have Rheumatoid Arthritis, then you could have a rheumatoid nodule growing there. Rheumatoid nodules tend to show up where there is little fat/muscle between the skin and the bone. I have had a few on the tops of my feet growing along the side of the ligament of the little toe. I would get a nasty bump and the area was bruised, I would have itching and pain. Mind the bruising was caused from wearing my shoes. more on that below. Quoting: Dr. HouseAlso, think back carefully, has this spot been itching a lot now that you think of it? If so, it is most likely your scratching at it that is causing bruising. It does happen, and a dermatologist will prescribe prescription strength topical ointment to stop the itching on the skin and will, if it is assumed a histamine reaction, also give you antihistamines of prescription strength. If however it is the other way around, you have a bruise that itches, then I would strongly suggest that you go to a next day office visit and have the doctor look at it and run a few tests. Blood work-up including a CBC, a liver panel and a few others, and a Complete Urinalysis to test for minerals and some other things. S/he will have to rule out infection and allergies and a skin condition before moving on to a physical - INSIDE the skin issue. If this is an area of an old injury, it could be a bit of debris in there. If you ever cracked or broke the bone it could be a bone splinter working its way out, or it could be a bone spur (if you have arthritis anywhere else in your body, then the chances are pretty high for this one) that has broken off, or is just now starting to grow. Now Rheumatoid arthritis affects a lot more than just joints. Its early stages it can present as a simple 'sore spot' or a lump or even an organ problem. RA is also an autoimmune disorder. [link to www.medicinenet.com] and [link to www.nlm.nih.gov] which has a complete set of symptoms, including other early signs and symptoms. Since you are young it is possible you are just now developing RA. And bruising is often typical of RA: [link to www.healthcentral.com] [link to www.healthcentral.com] There is a specific test called the Rheumatoid Factor. [link to www.healthline.com] I'm willing to bet your doctor hasn't tested you for it. Oh? Doctor House is in the House. Can i apply as one of your resident Physician? im good.. |
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User ID: 923589 United States 03/24/2011 01:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | are you on any medications? Coumidin / Warfarin? oops just re read you post. nevermind. Last Edited by PParanoid on 03/24/2011 01:22 PM |
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justthefactsmaam User ID: 1311040 Canada 03/24/2011 01:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | However, what you are describing sounds to me like perhaps either an RA type issue, or some type of inflammatory response going on in your blood. Purpura can cause the bruising, or pooling of blood. The itching could indicate that the nerves are being influenced by the inflammatory response. Some blood tests sound like they may be a good idea. From an alternative perspective, the other posters rec's for Vitamin C, and other such things. Anything that can aid in reducing the overall inflammation in your system will help. As an aside, have you ever been tested for dietary allergies..perhaps gluten? Can you access a doctor of homeopathy where you are? Good luck, take care. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 969156 United States 03/24/2011 02:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Serious questions for you OP. Are you, or any of your siblings, double jointed anywhere on the body? Do you have scoliosis? Do you have an astigmatism? Have you ever been told you have a problem with the connective tissue in your body? Does your skin seem overly stretchy? Do you have allergies? Do you need extra novacaine for dental procedures or does it wear off quickly? Do you have unexplained problems with your gums, or weird cavities such as appearing smaller until drilled out? Do you have minor, yet chronic health problems that are unexplained? Do your problems effect one side of your body and not the other? Do you have any skin problems, like dermatitis, rashes around your nose, eyebrows, chin? Do you have bouts of dandruff? |
Hey, me too! User ID: 1357039 United States 04/25/2011 08:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Not likely she'll return but just in case for the original asker: what did it end up being? I have the exact same bruise in the exact same location, except there's no itching or pain. I noticed it a few months back but otherwise don't have any other issues. It can't be a vitamin C deficiency because I've been taking that supplment for over three years now, the bruising just started about 6 months or so ago. I hope you were able to find a solution and are willing to share! best wishes either way! |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1306455 United States 04/25/2011 08:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you already know you have an immune issue then you have probably had a full blood work up. Check you numbers, see if your platelets are elevated even slightly. Some times what appears to be a small amount of elevation can be too much for an individual. smoking and the pill can cause platelet counts to rise. I say, see a doctor. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1306455 United States 04/25/2011 08:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Serious questions for you OP. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 969156Are you, or any of your siblings, double jointed anywhere on the body? Do you have scoliosis? Do you have an astigmatism? Have you ever been told you have a problem with the connective tissue in your body? Does your skin seem overly stretchy? Do you have allergies? Do you need extra novacaine for dental procedures or does it wear off quickly? Do you have unexplained problems with your gums, or weird cavities such as appearing smaller until drilled out? Do you have minor, yet chronic health problems that are unexplained? Do your problems effect one side of your body and not the other? Do you have any skin problems, like dermatitis, rashes around your nose, eyebrows, chin? Do you have bouts of dandruff? what do these questions have to do with anything? What are you thinking it might be? |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 33243698 United States 01/29/2013 04:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes By all means see a doctor. I had the same problem with an auto immune condition After testing it was discovered that my platelet count was dangerously low. They wanted to do a transfusion but I declined. Strengthen your immune system and the platelet count will return to normal like mine did. In the meantime, my doctor told me to be careful even when sleeping as even a small cut could cause me to bleed out while i was sleeping....... |
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