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Suggest Treatment For Severe Bruising On The Forearm
Question: I have a very bad bruise on my right forearm -- ran into a door jam while holding a big heavy box. I iced it immediately and the following day and night (which greatly diminished the swelling). My concern is a solid white spot in the midst of the bruise. Is there any worry that it might be a blood clot?
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Brief Answer:
May be devitalised patch of skin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
I have read your history and understood the concerns.
Trauma usually leads to inflammation and redness.
Since you iced the part, the inflammation reduced.
But the part which is solid and white can be to due occlusion of blood supply and hence white.
Please check for sensation in this spot.
Get clinical evaluation done by a Doctor and treated accordingly. Proper treatment at a proper time helps for better outcome.
I hope this answers your query, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries.
You may please a clear photos as it helps sometimes for on-the-spot diagnosis.
May be devitalised patch of skin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
I have read your history and understood the concerns.
Trauma usually leads to inflammation and redness.
Since you iced the part, the inflammation reduced.
But the part which is solid and white can be to due occlusion of blood supply and hence white.
Please check for sensation in this spot.
Get clinical evaluation done by a Doctor and treated accordingly. Proper treatment at a proper time helps for better outcome.
I hope this answers your query, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries.
You may please a clear photos as it helps sometimes for on-the-spot diagnosis.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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