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Suggest Treatment For Bruises Around The Knee
Question: My left leg around the knee area is looking like a big bruise and I have done nothing to cause it that i know YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Could be a bleeding disorder
Detailed Answer:
Ho there.
Thanks for the query.
Is it painful to move the joint?
Any difficulty in walking?
You can keep the limb elevated, apply ice three times a day.
Do get blood tests like bleeding time, Clotting time, PT and aPTT done to look for any blood disorders which can cause spontaneous bruising.
Avoid any kind of trauma from now on to prevent deep bleeding.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Could be a bleeding disorder
Detailed Answer:
Ho there.
Thanks for the query.
Is it painful to move the joint?
Any difficulty in walking?
You can keep the limb elevated, apply ice three times a day.
Do get blood tests like bleeding time, Clotting time, PT and aPTT done to look for any blood disorders which can cause spontaneous bruising.
Avoid any kind of trauma from now on to prevent deep bleeding.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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