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What Causes Huge Bruise On Back Of Leg?

I had a huge bruise appear on the back of my leg below the of the knee. I don t recall hitting it or any thing. it is black around it and and like redish purple in the middle. it is a little tender. about the size of a grapefruit maybe little bit bigger. my legs and ankles stay swollen kinda of hurts to walk I had a venous closure done on the other leg and was told I have superficial venous thombous??? in it and phlebitis .. it has a little bit of throbbing in it.
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having a purpuric rash.
My treatment advice is -
1. Wear loose clothes and avoid trauma.
2. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain.
3. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for 3 months.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, topical steroid cream given only after consulting a dermatologist.

If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Huge Bruise On Back Of Leg?

Hi. As per your case history you are having a purpuric rash. My treatment advice is - 1. Wear loose clothes and avoid trauma. 2. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain. 3. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for 3 months. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, topical steroid cream given only after consulting a dermatologist. If problem persists then consult a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.