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Purple Bruising On Torso And Ribs Area, Quite Large, Has A Lump. What Is Going On?

What could a possible cause of unexplained deep purple bruising on the side of the torso? My husband first had a bruise on his left side towards the last couple of ribs....this resolved itself. Now, we noticed a very deep purple bruise on his right side at about the same location as left one....it is quite large, about 5 inches by 3-4 inches and has a lump underneath.
Wed, 22 May 2013
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Welcome to healthcare magic forum
Thank you for your question.'
I am Dr Gaurav Patel ,dermatologist.
I understand your concern regarding your husband's skin problem.
It may be due to purpura,hematoma,trauma or other blood related condition.
In most case there is nothing to worry about it.
But we must take it concern and consult the doctor.
He need to do some blood test for it to rule out the condition we thinking.
Tell him not to apply must pressure over it.
It may be due to drug reaction or heredity reason also.
Avoid pressure over skin will help him.
I hope i answered your question.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards.
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Purple Bruising On Torso And Ribs Area, Quite Large, Has A Lump. What Is Going On?

Hello Welcome to healthcare magic forum Thank you for your question. I am Dr Gaurav Patel ,dermatologist. I understand your concern regarding your husband s skin problem. It may be due to purpura,hematoma,trauma or other blood related condition. In most case there is nothing to worry about it. But we must take it concern and consult the doctor. He need to do some blood test for it to rule out the condition we thinking. Tell him not to apply must pressure over it. It may be due to drug reaction or heredity reason also. Avoid pressure over skin will help him. I hope i answered your question. Wish you speedy recovery. Regards.