What are bruises that never go away?
Bruises aren’t usually serious, and they often clear up without treatment. If you have a bruise that doesn’t go away after 2 weeks, you bruise for no apparent reason, or you have additional symptoms, see your doctor for diagnosis. The sooner you get treatment, the sooner you’ll start feeling better.
What does excessive bruising mean?
Easy bruising sometimes indicates a serious underlying condition, such as a blood-clotting problem or a blood disease. See your doctor if you: Have frequent, large bruises, especially if your bruises appear on your trunk, back or face, or seem to develop for no known reasons.
What does a blood bruise look like?
Blood leaks into tissues under the skin and causes the black-and-blue color. As bruises (contusions) heal, usually within 2 to 4 weeks, they often turn colors, including purplish black, reddish blue, or yellowish green. Sometimes the area of the bruise spreads down the body in the direction of gravity.
Are leukemia bruises painless?
Most of the time there is no reason to worry about bruising as it is the body’s natural response to injury. However, because bruises from leukaemia are very similar in appearance to ordinary bruises, they can be too easily dismissed as harmless.
Can bruises be permanent?
Repeated bruising of an area can leave permanent yellowish-brown staining from iron depositing in the skin. Bruises usually last about one to two weeks, though some may take a little longer to heal.
Can a bruise last for months?
Bruises can last from days to months and vary from mild to severe. Bone bruises are among the most serious and painful. They usually heal in a couple of months, although larger bone bruises may take longer.
How do you know when a bruise is serious?
See your doctor or visit State Urgent Care right away if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- Abnormal bleeding in the gums, frequent nose bleeds or blood in the urine or stool.
- Frequent very large, very painful bruises.
- Numbness or weakness anywhere in the injured limb.
- Swelling around the bruised skin.
Can low iron cause bruising?
You may begin to bruise easily if you aren’t getting enough iron. That’s because your body needs iron to keep your blood cells healthy. If your blood cells aren’t healthy, your body won’t be able to get the oxygen that it needs to function. This may make your skin more susceptible to bruising.
Can a bruise be permanent?
How can I test myself for leukemia?
So while you may be able to see if you have genetic markers for future cancer development, there’s currently no home test available that can tell you whether you have leukemia currently. Possible tests available for home use can give you an idea of your overall health and risk factors, but they can’t diagnose leukemia.
Can a bruise last 3 months?
Bruises are often caused by falls, sports injuries, car accidents, or blows from other people or objects. Bruises can last from days to months, with the bone bruise being the most severe and painful.
When should I see a doctor about a bruise?
If a bruise spreads, but remains purple or blue you should see a doctor as soon as possible. This could be a sign of actual internal bleeding which could be life threatening. Also see a doctor if you sustain an unusual amount of bruises without any known cause or injury, or you repeatedly have bruises that won’t go away.
Why do I have bruises that won’t go away?
This is a growth of bone into your soft tissues. In some cases, the friction of bone against the tissues may puncture a blood vessel and cause chronic bleeding and bruising. If this happens often, you may get bruises that won’t go away. 5. Von Willebrand Disease
Is it normal for a bruise to change color over time?
It is normal for a bruise to change color over time. A person can expect about four phases of colors to a bruise before it fades away. If a bruise does not fade, becomes worse, or other issues accompany it, a person should consult a doctor. Otherwise, most bruises should heal within about 2 weeks with no medical treatment.
How do you treat a bad bruise?
How Do You Treat a Bad Bruise? Most bruises can be managed with the R.I.C.E. method: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. In addition to resting and applying ice to the affected area, you can use an elastic bandage to reduce swelling. And propping up the bruised area above the level of your heart can optimize blood flow.