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What Is The Reason Behind An Unexplained Bruise On Lower Leg?

I have a really dark circle bruise on my lower leg, I haven't hurt it and it doesn't hurt to touch, I have had it for about a week now, it has small White spots in it an is a bit yellow around it, is it anything to be worried about? I'm really scared incase it's serious. Thanks
Wed, 28 May 2014
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,

I can understand your concern for unexplained bruise on lower leg. You have not provide with your age, sex and related medical history of any medications or illness.

In general bruise are common to occur and most of the cases it is due to simple normal physiological process. It occurs due to extravasation of blood under the skin.

I suggest you to go for bleeding time, clotting time and platelet count. If these tests are normal then there is no need to worry about anything.

I suggest my patients with recurrent bruise to take lot of vitamin C containing diet and all sour fruits. It helps in strengthening the blood vessels and therefore to prevent bruises.

All the best.
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What Is The Reason Behind An Unexplained Bruise On Lower Leg?

Hello, I can understand your concern for unexplained bruise on lower leg. You have not provide with your age, sex and related medical history of any medications or illness. In general bruise are common to occur and most of the cases it is due to simple normal physiological process. It occurs due to extravasation of blood under the skin. I suggest you to go for bleeding time, clotting time and platelet count. If these tests are normal then there is no need to worry about anything. I suggest my patients with recurrent bruise to take lot of vitamin C containing diet and all sour fruits. It helps in strengthening the blood vessels and therefore to prevent bruises. All the best.