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What Causes Colorless Lump On Leg Which Developed To Bruise?
Hi there, Today I noticed a colourless lump on my leg that within a few hours had come up in a very dark bruise. The bruise has changed colour between deep black/blue and a very red/purple colour. I would like to know the cause as I know I have not hurt myself today. Any ideas?
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
Hi.
Such a change on its own without any history of trauma is a serious matter as you may be suffering from some blood disorders.
You should immediately get your blood tests done - particularly - bleeding time , clotting time , prothrombine time and all blood work with platelet count. Consult a Doctor immediately.
If all the tests are normal then only you can be sure there is nothing serious about it.
This then can be an insect bite too .
Such a change on its own without any history of trauma is a serious matter as you may be suffering from some blood disorders.
You should immediately get your blood tests done - particularly - bleeding time , clotting time , prothrombine time and all blood work with platelet count. Consult a Doctor immediately.
If all the tests are normal then only you can be sure there is nothing serious about it.
This then can be an insect bite too .
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