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Are Bruises On The Biceps A Sign Of Tissue Damage?

I have possibly done some soft tissue damage to my upper arm which has resulted in a pretty nasty looking bruise on my left bicep. I don’t have any severe pain, just partial strength due to an injury several years ago. I lifted a few heavy items over the weekend and noticed the bruising.
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
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Having bruse on the biceps can be a sign of injury to biceps
you didn't mention what activities resulted in such injury.
Loss of strength in biceps occur if biceps are weak.
this weakness could be due to tear of biceps tendon, nerve injury supplying to biceps in your case.
As you are having bruises over biceps with loss of strength there may be damage to biceps iself however it can be said certainly and neurological examination can be done satisfactory by clinical examination.
Please visit an orthopedic surgeon for evaluation and management .
in meantime apply ice, not to lift heavy weight
Best of luck
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Are Bruises On The Biceps A Sign Of Tissue Damage?

Having bruse on the biceps can be a sign of injury to biceps you didn t mention what activities resulted in such injury. Loss of strength in biceps occur if biceps are weak. this weakness could be due to tear of biceps tendon, nerve injury supplying to biceps in your case. As you are having bruises over biceps with loss of strength there may be damage to biceps iself however it can be said certainly and neurological examination can be done satisfactory by clinical examination. Please visit an orthopedic surgeon for evaluation and management . in meantime apply ice, not to lift heavy weight Best of luck