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What Causes Numb Purple Skin Around The Stitch Site?
I have numb purple skin around my elbow. I had sticheds removed cause i broke ny arm. They forgotten one and i now have a little hole from where the stitch was. Around it i have alot of purple dry numb skin ..i was eounder is that ok cause it dont feel ok lol
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
Hi,
I would have this area looked at by a physician since at the very least you should have that "hole" looked at to be sure there is no infection or defect that could reach deeper tissues and cause problems.
The purple color you mention could be the beginnings of what may be referred to as deep tissue injury and if not addressed could lead to additional complications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist
I would have this area looked at by a physician since at the very least you should have that "hole" looked at to be sure there is no infection or defect that could reach deeper tissues and cause problems.
The purple color you mention could be the beginnings of what may be referred to as deep tissue injury and if not addressed could lead to additional complications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist
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