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What Does A Large Purple Bruise On The Elbow Indicate?
Hi, I have a large purple bruise in the elbow area with a white spot that looks like an insect bite. I did not fall or hit my are so was shocked to see this bruise. I was outside the other night for 2 hours with lots of bugs flying around biting. The bruise does not hurt. What could this be?
Mon, 19 Nov 2018
Hi,
Most probably the inflammatory reaction following a bug bite, which can show up without pain or discomfort.
Initial help with ice sponging and later on a definite prescription of antibiotic as cephalexin and anti-inflammatory drugs with proteolytic enzymes as serratiopeptidase is mandatory to recover faster and avoid secondary infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
Most probably the inflammatory reaction following a bug bite, which can show up without pain or discomfort.
Initial help with ice sponging and later on a definite prescription of antibiotic as cephalexin and anti-inflammatory drugs with proteolytic enzymes as serratiopeptidase is mandatory to recover faster and avoid secondary infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
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