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What Does A Lump With Bruising And Numbness In The Calf Muscle Indicate?

Hi im 15 yrs old and have been working out for 10 months now. Recently about a week ago i noteiced my right calf had a lump and a bruise on it as well as slight feeling on numbness from time to time . Could this be a blood clot? Thanks any info would be much appreciated.
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for lump with bruising and numbness in the calf muscle.

Regarding the problem of bruises which we call medially as "purpuric or ecchymotic spots" is common condition seen due to multiple causes. In your case it can be a normal phenomenon or can be due to other causes.

To guide you elaborately- Bruise or the purpura is simply formed due to extravasation and collection of red blood cells from the vessels under the skin.

There are multiple of factors causing extravasation of red blood cells from the vessels-

1. Due to trauma to the small blood vessels of the skin.

2. Due to some problem in the platelets ( the cells which prevents the extravasation of red blood cells from the vessels and forms the clot).

3. Due to problem with the coagulation factors which helps in repair of the injury to blood vessels and helps in clot formation.

4. Due to combination of all these factors.


For the best part of the diagnosis there are simple tests of platelet function and coagulation factors done routinely in all the simple laboratories to rule out the exact cause of the problem. If these tests are normal then you can rest assured and relieve your tensions regarding the rash. Otherwise also if the test are abnormal then also can be very well treated without any problem.

I hope these information's will help you. If you have further queries I will be happy to help.
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What Does A Lump With Bruising And Numbness In The Calf Muscle Indicate?

Hi, I can understand your concern for lump with bruising and numbness in the calf muscle. Regarding the problem of bruises which we call medially as purpuric or ecchymotic spots is common condition seen due to multiple causes. In your case it can be a normal phenomenon or can be due to other causes. To guide you elaborately- Bruise or the purpura is simply formed due to extravasation and collection of red blood cells from the vessels under the skin. There are multiple of factors causing extravasation of red blood cells from the vessels- 1. Due to trauma to the small blood vessels of the skin. 2. Due to some problem in the platelets ( the cells which prevents the extravasation of red blood cells from the vessels and forms the clot). 3. Due to problem with the coagulation factors which helps in repair of the injury to blood vessels and helps in clot formation. 4. Due to combination of all these factors. For the best part of the diagnosis there are simple tests of platelet function and coagulation factors done routinely in all the simple laboratories to rule out the exact cause of the problem. If these tests are normal then you can rest assured and relieve your tensions regarding the rash. Otherwise also if the test are abnormal then also can be very well treated without any problem. I hope these information s will help you. If you have further queries I will be happy to help.