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Bruising And Redness All Over Arm, Had Tender Elbow. What Caused This?
Question: I had a very tender elbow yesterday. My arm hurt so much just touching my skin was tender. Today I have bruising and redness all up my arm. I haven't hurt myself so it is a mystery!
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of an internal bleeding or inflammation of blood vessels.
The exact cause of such bleeding cannot be determined without a thorough clinical examination of the part, however it most probably could be either due to musculoskeletal injury (eg rupture of tendon )or a blood vessel.Since the pain started in the elbow and then there appeared bruising its more likely an musculoskeletal injury rather than primary involvement of blood vessel.
I understand your disbelief as there was no trauma involved but the fact that your symptoms are progressively increasing and there is visible bruising and redness along with tenderness , makes it mandatory to be further investigated .Such injuries can even occur without trauma or fall .
Its advisable that you consult an orthopedic surgeon for evaluation and investigation . The doctor after examination and tests like X-ray, ultrasound can confirm the analgesic anti inflammatory drugs and physiotherapy , if there are no complications like damage to blood vessels or bony injury.
Meanwhile you can apply ice over the region for temporary relief . You can take antiinflammatory analgesics like acetaminophen or ibuprofen if the pain is unbearable till you consult your surgeon.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of an internal bleeding or inflammation of blood vessels.
The exact cause of such bleeding cannot be determined without a thorough clinical examination of the part, however it most probably could be either due to musculoskeletal injury (eg rupture of tendon )or a blood vessel.Since the pain started in the elbow and then there appeared bruising its more likely an musculoskeletal injury rather than primary involvement of blood vessel.
I understand your disbelief as there was no trauma involved but the fact that your symptoms are progressively increasing and there is visible bruising and redness along with tenderness , makes it mandatory to be further investigated .Such injuries can even occur without trauma or fall .
Its advisable that you consult an orthopedic surgeon for evaluation and investigation . The doctor after examination and tests like X-ray, ultrasound can confirm the analgesic anti inflammatory drugs and physiotherapy , if there are no complications like damage to blood vessels or bony injury.
Meanwhile you can apply ice over the region for temporary relief . You can take antiinflammatory analgesics like acetaminophen or ibuprofen if the pain is unbearable till you consult your surgeon.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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