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How Can A Bruise On The Upper Arm Be Treated?

Posted on Mon, 18 Sep 2017

Question: I have a bruise on my upper arm, dark black/ purple, with a lump under the bruise. It goes away and comes back in the exact same spot, lasts for about 2 weeks and slowly fades as the lump gets smaller. Then starts again, bruise gets darker and darker - lump is there - then fades and shrinks...

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hematoma likely . provide further details for that .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly with attached photograph .

* This seems more of hematoma possibility .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Any history of trauma , excess pressure over the part or wax procedure before
appearance .
2. Pain , itching if any .
3. Size alterations since beginning , overlying skin is warm to touch than other
skin .
4. Any other bruises on the body .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (14 hours later)

The bruise comes with the underlying lump, the area is tender and there is some pain in the muscle. No itching / no trauma / no other bruises/ not warm to touch. This comes and goes in the exact same spot over and over for several months.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Excision biopsy recommended .

Detailed Answer:
Welcome dear

Thanks for the details .

* Recommended to consult a General surgeon and discuss about the excision biopsy.

* Reasons for the same

- Bruise is chronic with underlying lump .
- It is symptomatic when appears .
- Along with cure , you will get the histology of the lesion .
- Any benign lesion in body may develop abnormal characteristics on long term
basis .

Hope this will help you for sure .

Welcome for any further assistance .

Regards dear take care .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad