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How Can Painful Bruises On The Lower Leg Be Treated?

This evening I noticed several purple and red bruises/discoloration below my right knee and down to my calf scattered around. Every time I looked at my lower leg, there was another one. Each is about the size of a quarter and hurt a little bit when I touch them. I had cramping in my leg - sort of like a Charlie horse that seemed better when I walked around. I was having pain in my foot but didn t notice any bruising on my foot. I have not had injury to my lower leg/knee or anywhere else. It is now 4 hours later and the number is not increasing anymore but they are still there. What should I do?
Mon, 6 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Painful bruising may be due to varicose veins of the leg with eczema or deep venous thrombosis or pressure induced bruising like socks seen in vitamin C deficiency or infection etc.

Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.

Apply moisturizer cream, check for skin allergy, elevate limbs in case of edema.

If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care.
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How Can Painful Bruises On The Lower Leg Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Painful bruising may be due to varicose veins of the leg with eczema or deep venous thrombosis or pressure induced bruising like socks seen in vitamin C deficiency or infection etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Apply moisturizer cream, check for skin allergy, elevate limbs in case of edema. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care.