i have two bruise on my leg since november 2005, is that normal?
138483
It is normal if they were deep bruises.  When I get bruises from hockey pucks the bruises are normally there for at least two months sometimes more.  But if you think that something is wrong then I would go see a doctor.  Better be safe then sorry.
167205
I think probably when you hit the knee it caused a blood clot to form under the skin which is common in bruising,and that swelled into 2 pea size lumps.Try taking some extra vitamin C,and if the swelling doesnt go down within a few days you can have it evaluated by a physcician.
973969
it sounds like the lab tech who took your blood was a little rough or in a hurry and gave you quite a bruise.  a little soreness and slight bruising is normal, but I'm not sure about yours.  you might call your dr.'s office and see if they think it needs to be seen about.\nwhen in doubt, have it checked out.
295757
Do you have more than one? If you do, you probably have shin splints. I have tons of them up and down the front of my legs. They almost feel like little beebee's that you put in a beebee gun. A lot of athletes have them. I have them from sports and cheerleading. You can also get them from wearing high heels and platforms. Then again, I'm not a doctor and can't diagnose your problem. If I had to guess though, I would say that you had shin splints. I would make an appointment with your doctor just to be on the safe side. Don't worry too much though...your leg isn't going to fall off or anything!
340310
I'm not a diabetic, but i know about ankle pain. 2 yrs ago I ws in acar accident and broke my heel and taylor joint (that's under the ankle joint). Also the ligaments, tendons , nerves, and blood vessels were damaged. My toenails didn't grow for 8 months! On the upside of that my pedicure really lasted! Ha! The swelling was horrendous! From my knee down to my toes was the same size. I was in a cast for 6 weeks and wore an equalizer boot to my knee for a year. The swelling went down about 6 months after I got out of the boot. I still have lots of pain and suffering, and my doctor and i are contemplating joint fusion. The sound of that is scary to me, like will I be left with a limp for life. (I already limp but I keep hoping it will gradually go away). You're not alone and now I know I'm not either!
663000
Go see an orthopedist. You probably broke your tail bone. If not, the bruise was so big it caused some calcification. An orthopedist can help you.
318369
I am a nail tech and when I was in school our teacher told us that those were a type of bruise on the nail bed.....perfectly normal and they don't cause any problem.....now if it is green, yellow, or black then that is a fungus, and you need to talk to your Dr. to get rid of it!!!
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...the pain seems normal on account that you felt pain and displeasure while you were walking in the mall.  Hematomas or contusions (or "bumps" and "bruises") develop when blood and scared tissue coagulates under the epidermis (top skin). \n\nHere is how to treat it:\n"For contusions (bruises), treatment consists of initially applying ice or cold packs a few times a day, to produce vasoconstriction (a reduction in arterial blood flow) which helps to decrease hemorrhage (bleeding) and edema (swelling).\n\nIn general, the quicker you apply ice after the injury, the less bleeding will result.\n\nIf possible, elevate the bruised limb. Blood will leave the area of the wound and there may be less swelling. Resting the limb will also help to prevent further injury.\n\nIf the area is still painful after about 48 hours, apply gentle heat with warm towels, a hot water bottle, or a heating pad. The heat is applied for 20 minutes at a time to promote absorption and repair. Since heat causes swelling and increases tissue fluid, which may impair function, hot compresses may be followed by cold applications to minimize the secondary effects of heat.\n\nPressure in the form of an elastic adhesive bandage may be helpful to reduce hemorrhage and swelling. If infection should develop in the wound, the signs and symptoms might be increasingly severe pain, a fever of 101 degrees or more, swelling with surrounding redness, and pus. If any of these signs appear, your physician should be notified to make sure there are no additional problems."
18532
This is a good thing. If you remember when you had you last physical the doctor should have done the same thing with a mallet. This is a normal response for a healthy person.
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2 years from date of "injury" or "loss".
558603
could be, you probably need to have it checked by your doctor to be sure. There are several possibilities. It may be something as simple as a bruise you did not realize you sustained or it could be a deep vein thrombosis or other serious problem. Cant diagnose it without seeing it, sorry!
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Yes, I've heard of situations like that...The bruises are from that dang knee cap sliding. It's moving around, causing bruises that start from the inside and work their way out. I don't think that normally bruises start from the inside out unless you have a problem like yours, though.
322880
Yes, some capillaries under the skin have broken and caused the bruise.  It is normal to get a bruise after having blood taken or receiving a shot.  Good luck.
1088605
You didn't mention anything about a bruise and swelling on the neck and chest sounds pretty hard to injure without having other parts of your body involved.  It's also been a day.  I'd go to the doctor's.  Good luck.
965197
No, this is not uncommon at all. When you sustain any type of injury, your heart beats faster and as a result, you start to sweat. This happens more often with blood wounds, because typically when you bleed, or see blood, your heart tends to beat faster then say, if you bruised your knee or something. So it's not "gross or rank", you just have a very up-to-speed heart. Hope this helps!
261385
Since there has been a time lapse between the bruising and today, the best thing is to live with it. Perhaps a cold compress might help but that is  doubtful. Sorry for your bruise. Be careful!
532409
I had a similar experience about 2 years ago.  I fell and I thought I had a really bad sprain.  It was really swollen and I had bruises all the way up to my knee.  I had never broken anything before and I was pretty sure it wasn't broken.  I didn't hear anything snap and it hurt when I fell, but not too bad.  My mom, a nurse, came and looked at it and told me to keep it elevated.\n\nAbout a month later, I had an appointment with a Podiatrist for something totally unrelated.  When he saw how swollen and bruised I was after 4 weeks, he took an x-ray.  I had broken my leg and my ankle was broken in 3 places.  I was shocked - I always thought breaking a bone would be excruchiating pain!  I had to have surgery and they put a plate and some screws in there.  Now I'm back to normal, with a lovely scar to show for it.  No offense to my mom, but I'm thinking it's a good thing she is retired.\n\nIf after 6 weeks you are still swollen, there is definitely something wrong.  They've ruled out broken bones, but you'll have to wait for the MRI to find out what is really wrong.  Sure, you might need surgery, but it could be worse.  For example, did I mention the fact that I have MS, which affects my left leg and my breaks were in my right leg?  What this meant is that, because my left leg is not able to hold me up, crutches did no good.  I was basically living on my couch for 2 months.  \n\nGood luck with everything - I'm sure you'll be fine =)