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What Causes White Bruising And Pain Around Injection Site?

I got a cortisone injection in my wrist for pain and it not only lightened or whitened the skin but every time I touch it, it is painful and then looks like blood comes to the surface and then leaves a bruise on both side of the whitened part. Can this be fixed?
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . Usually bruising and pain occur on injection site . Sometimes needle of injection tear vessels and structure around the injection site due to which clot form.

I would suggest you to give warm compresses to affected area , take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or paracetamole for pain and swelling and take rest .

If condition doesn't get better in 2-5 days consult doctor for proper examination and to rule out ibfection at injection site . Doctor may prescribe containing anti-coagulant like heparin .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari

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What Causes White Bruising And Pain Around Injection Site?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . Usually bruising and pain occur on injection site . Sometimes needle of injection tear vessels and structure around the injection site due to which clot form. I would suggest you to give warm compresses to affected area , take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or paracetamole for pain and swelling and take rest . If condition doesn t get better in 2-5 days consult doctor for proper examination and to rule out ibfection at injection site . Doctor may prescribe containing anti-coagulant like heparin . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari