If you have a bruise on your arm or leg and signs of a blood clot in the same limb, call your doctor. Signs of a blood clot include redness and swelling that gets worse over time and pain in the limb. For insta
The swelling often extends further down the leg towards the feet - find out more in the swelling below the knee section. It is very difficult for your body to fight an infection within a joint. Treatment for an infected swollen knee may consist of antibiotics, aspiration (where the fluid ...
When should you see a doctor for a bruise? You may need to consult a doctor when the bruise is serious. A serious bruise means: The bruised area is large The bruise appeared unprovoked or without any injury The bruise shows no signs of healing even after a week The bruise is increasing...
Medical anxiety can include having symptoms of intense anxiety and panic that are caused by a physical health problem or medication for a medical health problem.Medical anxiety can include many of the symptoms on our list of anxiety symptoms below....
Bruises can appear for several reasons, such as falling or bumping into something. Upon impact, tiny blood vessels under your skin break. Blood pools under the skin at the site of the bruise. As a result, a reddish mark appears on the skin. As bruises heal, the body reabsorbs the trapp...
Medication for Pain Relief Chances are good that your doctor will recommend RICE for your minor bump, bruise, sprain, or strain. But if you have lingering pain, talk to your doctor about over-the-counter or prescription relief that may include pills, patches, or assistive devices. ...
Large clots causing pain, swelling, or circulation problems. A high risk for a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in your lung). DVT in your arm rather than your leg. This treatment quickly breaks up your clot and restores blood flow to the area. Clot busting can save your vein valves, too...
You may have small cuts that bleed more than normal, and for longer than normal. You may bruise easily, have frequent nosebleeds, or notice your gums bleeding.How is an elevated INR treated?Treatment depends on whether you currently have bleeding and how severe it is. If you take an ...
Severe swelling or a bruise increases the tissue pressure – and this can put increased pressure on the blood vessels and nerves in the lower leg. When nerves are irritated, you mainly feel numbness and tingling. When the blood vessels are affected, the pain is more intense. If the ...
Wearing shoes that are too tight or high heels can cause pain in the forefoot. Shoes that are tied too tightly can cause pain and bruise on the top of the foot. Improper, non-sport-specific shoes for running orcyclingcan lead to foot pain with activities. Poorly fitting shoes in the sh...