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Suggest Treatment For Ring Shaped Bruise On Forearm
Question: I have a ring shaped bruise on my forearm. It is about 2" in diameter with a unbruised center that is about 1/4" diameter and is hard. I don't remember being hit or hitting anything with my forearm. What do you think it is? I'm 71 years old on blood pressure medication, have 2 stents to my heart but in good physical condition. I overexert myself doing yardwork and live along the Gulfcoast in Alabama (it's hot). I have had this bruise for about 3 days now; and just now noticed that the center was hard. What do you think it might be?
Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. is it only on forearm or any other part of the body as well?
3. please share a clear close image of that area?
4. are you on any medication?
5. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension, bleeding disorder or any other illness?
6. is overlying skin hot and raised(swelled)?
7. any history of itching?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. is it only on forearm or any other part of the body as well?
3. please share a clear close image of that area?
4. are you on any medication?
5. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension, bleeding disorder or any other illness?
6. is overlying skin hot and raised(swelled)?
7. any history of itching?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
4) See original inquiry 5) No family history 6) Bruised site is not hot or swollen 6) Does not itch
Brief Answer:
Needs further workup if does not resolve in few days
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. There could be possibility that it is minor subcutaneous bruise which will reabsorb itself in few days and there is also possibility that it is some hematological disorder. I would suggest you to wait & observe for few days. Hopefully it will disappear itself as soon as blood is absorbed from the subcutaneous tissue. If it persists even after 5-7 days then visit hospital and get an appointment for "Consultant Hematologist". He is specialized in blood disorders. He will perform some investigations including CBC with ESR, peripheral smear, clotting profile to confirm the diagnosis. Further management will depend upon the results.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Needs further workup if does not resolve in few days
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. There could be possibility that it is minor subcutaneous bruise which will reabsorb itself in few days and there is also possibility that it is some hematological disorder. I would suggest you to wait & observe for few days. Hopefully it will disappear itself as soon as blood is absorbed from the subcutaneous tissue. If it persists even after 5-7 days then visit hospital and get an appointment for "Consultant Hematologist". He is specialized in blood disorders. He will perform some investigations including CBC with ESR, peripheral smear, clotting profile to confirm the diagnosis. Further management will depend upon the results.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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