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Why Am I Getting Bruising On My Upper Thighs?
Question: Good evening.
I am experiencing bruising on my upper thighs for no apparent reason. Have not fallen, run into anything, etc. Three large bruises of irregular large shapes appeared on my left thigh this morning. The largest, about the size of a softball was at first swollen and warm to touch, and now shows what appears to be stripes going across the center.
I am an avid walker (3-5 miles/day) so I would like to know if this could be a thrombosis, or if bruises could come from insect bites, such as ticks or bed bugs. My dog has recently acquired ticks on our walks, and today I found a live, but not embedded insect crawling on my leg. I took a photo of it after I killed it and then removed it from the cement using duct tape. I will attach photos for your convenience.
Thank you.
Hello,
I have not received a response on this issue. Wondering if there has been a glitch in the system.
Thank you
I am experiencing bruising on my upper thighs for no apparent reason. Have not fallen, run into anything, etc. Three large bruises of irregular large shapes appeared on my left thigh this morning. The largest, about the size of a softball was at first swollen and warm to touch, and now shows what appears to be stripes going across the center.
I am an avid walker (3-5 miles/day) so I would like to know if this could be a thrombosis, or if bruises could come from insect bites, such as ticks or bed bugs. My dog has recently acquired ticks on our walks, and today I found a live, but not embedded insect crawling on my leg. I took a photo of it after I killed it and then removed it from the cement using duct tape. I will attach photos for your convenience.
Thank you.
Hello,
I have not received a response on this issue. Wondering if there has been a glitch in the system.
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Regarding bruises on legs
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the images.
These bruises are most likely insect or spider bites. They are on exposed sites and as you say the biggest one started as warm and swollen suggestive of a bite. I suggest you to take an oral Vitamin C supplement once daily for a few days. In addition to this you may take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg tab once every evening. These bruises should resolve in a few days.
Regards
Regarding bruises on legs
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the images.
These bruises are most likely insect or spider bites. They are on exposed sites and as you say the biggest one started as warm and swollen suggestive of a bite. I suggest you to take an oral Vitamin C supplement once daily for a few days. In addition to this you may take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg tab once every evening. These bruises should resolve in a few days.
Regards
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