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What Does A Persistent Bruise On The Arm Indicate?
Question: I have a massive bruise on may arm. It is starting to move down the arm. I hit the arm when I fell out of my computer chair at 0120 in the morning. XXXXXXX XXXX if you need I can take a picture and send it to you.
Brief Answer:
It is blood spreading along the planes in skin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr.Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
In my opinion ,you had bleeding in skin and other soft tissues which is spreading now as per the gravity.
If there is no pain and movements are normal, no treatment is required. It will change color over a period of time and then disappear.
If it becomes painful, or the arm movements are hampered then get an x ray and consult your orthopedic surgeon.
Thanx for the question . Please feel free to ask any other question.
It is blood spreading along the planes in skin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr.Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
In my opinion ,you had bleeding in skin and other soft tissues which is spreading now as per the gravity.
If there is no pain and movements are normal, no treatment is required. It will change color over a period of time and then disappear.
If it becomes painful, or the arm movements are hampered then get an x ray and consult your orthopedic surgeon.
Thanx for the question . Please feel free to ask any other question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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