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What Causes A Lump After A Bruise On Right Forearm?

Posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2015

Question: Many weeks ago (I unfortunately cannot remember exactly when), I had a bad bruise on my right forearm due to hard contact with a door. The bruise healed and no longer hurt, so I stopped paying attention to the area. Tonight as I was playing with my daughter, I noticed that the lump the bruise caused was still there. It seems bigger in diameter than before? Tho not as swollen. It is not painful at all. Should I worry about this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Upload an image , please.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Please upload a good quality image of the bruise that you described to have a better idea and advise accordingly.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (9 hours later)

There is not much to see. There is a very slight incline in the picture I uploaded (on top) and that is where the swelling is. It is hard and immovable.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Povidone, neosporin

Detailed Answer:
Hello again, Madam.

No image was uploaded.

I understand your concern for not uploading the image.

Based on the information you provided. The discoloration is expected as the trauma could have caused rupture of the small subcutaneous vessels. The blood takes time to get reabsorbed and removed subsequently. You should apply povidone solution and triple antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin on the affected region. Most likely it will resolve in a week.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar