
What Do Bruises On Above Forearm Indicate?

Question: woke up with this 4 days ago. doesn't hurt. not on any meds currently. I think it's a spider bite. two little bruises above on my forearm.
Brief Answer:
Could be Lyme's disese
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Yes, a spider bite rarely but can cause such a rash. The other possibility is Lyme's disease caused by bite of infected ticks.
Do consult your dermatologist to get examined and rule out above possibilities. Meanwhile to reduce the inflammation you can take Tab Motrin 400mg twice daily for three days.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Could be Lyme's disese
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Yes, a spider bite rarely but can cause such a rash. The other possibility is Lyme's disease caused by bite of infected ticks.
Do consult your dermatologist to get examined and rule out above possibilities. Meanwhile to reduce the inflammation you can take Tab Motrin 400mg twice daily for three days.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T


Brief Answer:
Insect bite for sure
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Not always a tick bite presents with a target rash.
I suggest you to get examined and rule out Lyme's disease as spider bites do not last for more than three days and rarely cause such a bruise.
Do take Tab Motrin to reduce the inflammation.
regards,
Insect bite for sure
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Not always a tick bite presents with a target rash.
I suggest you to get examined and rule out Lyme's disease as spider bites do not last for more than three days and rarely cause such a bruise.
Do take Tab Motrin to reduce the inflammation.
regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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