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Purple Bruise On The Left Side Of Lower Back. Could This Be Caused By The Usage Of Heating Pad Or Low Kidney Parameters?
Noticed a purple bruise on the left side of my lower back. (around where the kidneys are located) I am on a heating bad quite often, for pain in my back and was wondering if this is most likely caused by the heating pad or something with my kidneys? My kidney levels have been 'off' (low) the last couple of times I had blood work... My Dr. is monitoring my kidney levels on a 3 month basis right now.
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
Hi,
Having local lesion on kidney side might not have any relation with kidney problem.
So it seems that this bruise might be due to heating pad, applied to get relief from back pain.
For few days stop applying heating pad and observe the bruise.
It will disappear within few days.
Apply soothing lotion or calamine lotion or antibiotic cream.
Ok and take care.
Having local lesion on kidney side might not have any relation with kidney problem.
So it seems that this bruise might be due to heating pad, applied to get relief from back pain.
For few days stop applying heating pad and observe the bruise.
It will disappear within few days.
Apply soothing lotion or calamine lotion or antibiotic cream.
Ok and take care.
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