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What Causes A Round Purple Bruise On The Elbow In An Osteoporosis Patient?
I noticed a perfectly round purple bruise on one elbow this morning, with slight bruising on the other one. I haven t fallen or knocked them. No pain, just a circular bruise. What might cause this? FYI, I am a 61 year old female with osteoporsis in my hips. Thanks,
Tue, 28 May 2019
Hello,
The sudden appearance of a bruise without any history of injury in the area can happen due to a bleeding disorder or an autoimmune problem. You need to have a few blood investigations to find the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
The sudden appearance of a bruise without any history of injury in the area can happen due to a bleeding disorder or an autoimmune problem. You need to have a few blood investigations to find the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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