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I found a round, very dark purple/blue bruise on my right thigh, about six inches above my knee. It s raised like a bump and some of the purple is spreading down the blood vessel near it. I don t remember hitting it on anything..should I be concerned?
Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you may be having varicose veins. It can be confirmed by Venography. Compression bandages may be effective. You can visit general surgeon for it. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Raised Bump On The Thigh
Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you may be having varicose veins. It can be confirmed by Venography. Compression bandages may be effective. You can visit general surgeon for it. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you a good health. Take care.