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What Causes Bruises On The Ankle In An Elderly Person?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Aug 2017
Question: Q Iam 86 and have brusing around my ankles, my dr doesn't seem concerned but my daughters are. What causes this brusing?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Details given . Require further information please .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Bruising around ankles can be
- Compression induced through particular posture adoption
- Unnoticed injuries or insult around the ankles
- Occasionally systemic disorders of some kind

Kindly provide some more details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Involve both ankles to same extent , which sides
2. Type , size , shape , color of bruises , duration , progress since beginning
3. Pain , itching if any
4. Systemic problems of diabetes , high BP
5. Taking any blood thinners
6. Ambulatory status level
7. Bruise at any other part of the body
8. If possible and no objection , kindly upload a high resolution photograph of that

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (10 hours later)
Answers to your questions
1 Both ankles
2 Large no particular shape
3 No pain or itching
4 High blood pressure under control
5 No
6 some problems relating to arthritis
7 No
8 No camera
Could Celebrex cause this?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Likely celbrex induced . recommendations provided in details .

Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxxxxxxx
Thanks for the details .

* Likely drug induced side effect of Celebrex which has known as skin rash ,
bruises .

* Recommendations at present

- Stop celebrex temporary & observe for the regression of bruise over 2 - 3
weeks
- Ice application 3 times a day .
- Keep the parts clean with antiseptic liquids .
- Local application of turmeric paste will help recovery through its anti
inflammatory actions .
- Avoid sitting on floor cross legs .
- Remain ambulatory with light exercises at home till possible level .

Hope this will help you .
Welcome for any further assistance .

Wishing fine recovery & future health .
Regards dear take care .
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What Causes Bruises On The Ankle In An Elderly Person?

Brief Answer: Details given . Require further information please . Detailed Answer: Hello dear Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Bruising around ankles can be - Compression induced through particular posture adoption - Unnoticed injuries or insult around the ankles - Occasionally systemic disorders of some kind Kindly provide some more details so that I can answer your query completely . 1. Involve both ankles to same extent , which sides 2. Type , size , shape , color of bruises , duration , progress since beginning 3. Pain , itching if any 4. Systemic problems of diabetes , high BP 5. Taking any blood thinners 6. Ambulatory status level 7. Bruise at any other part of the body 8. If possible and no objection , kindly upload a high resolution photograph of that Awaiting for your response . Regards .