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Suggest Remedies For A Large Bruise On The Left Bicep
Question: This large bruise has suddenly appeared 48 hours ago on my left bicep. The only change in my lifestyle in the last couple weeks has been to get back into a workout program 2-3 times a week. The bruise appeared last friday after a Thursday workout session. I did not injure myself in any way shape or form. The only "blood thinning" agent I have been taking is one low dose aspirin daily which I have been taking for several years. I did have at least 2 other bruising episodes in the last 18 months and if I recall properly it was also around or close to a gym workout. I do tend to be quite intense in my workouts if this has any relation but I can't see why. I have been exercising in the same fashion for years now. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
This is normal and happens with intense work out after a gap.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.
This bruising issue is common in gym goers who donintense exercises specially after some interval or gap, there are people who even have these bruises after workouts without using any blood thinners, or getting any trauma to that place.
You have had this issue before as well and you must be knowing that this doesn't cause any problems in the long run and settles by itself , there is nothing in particular to be done about it, just keep an eye at it, try to give bicep rest for anfew days or keep bicep lifting less intense.
If it keeps increasing in size then visit your doctor he might advise checking your blood clotting profile, but I am quite positive that it will settle and you will not need to visit the doctor.
I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask,otherwise close the discussion and rate it.
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
General and Family Physician..
This is normal and happens with intense work out after a gap.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.
This bruising issue is common in gym goers who donintense exercises specially after some interval or gap, there are people who even have these bruises after workouts without using any blood thinners, or getting any trauma to that place.
You have had this issue before as well and you must be knowing that this doesn't cause any problems in the long run and settles by itself , there is nothing in particular to be done about it, just keep an eye at it, try to give bicep rest for anfew days or keep bicep lifting less intense.
If it keeps increasing in size then visit your doctor he might advise checking your blood clotting profile, but I am quite positive that it will settle and you will not need to visit the doctor.
I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask,otherwise close the discussion and rate it.
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
General and Family Physician..
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