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What Causes A Bruise On The Inner Elbow Joint?
I have recently, within 3 days, came back from Aruba whilst on vacation for 10 days. I have a bruise, the size of a pea, on the inner elbow joints of my arms. The first one appeared during our flight back, the second, the day after. I was wearing a heavy backpack and am on blood thinners from an MI (heart attack) 9 years ago. I just thought it was odd and would like to know what to do with said issue. They are returning back to normal and have decreased in color. Thoughts please?
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
Hello,
So as you told you are on blood thinners, a trivial trauma can lead to easy bruising. Please get your coagulation test done. Besides that, there is nothing to worry.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Loveleen Sharma, General & Family Physician
So as you told you are on blood thinners, a trivial trauma can lead to easy bruising. Please get your coagulation test done. Besides that, there is nothing to worry.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Loveleen Sharma, General & Family Physician
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