i got bruised about 3 months ago on my leg playing hockey... the bruise still looks fresh (as though it happened yesterday).
also, i got cut on the arm about 6 months ago... and while it had scabbed over nicely, i can still see a very prominent mark where i was cut. (not a scar... it resembles a cat scratch...but its been there for 6 months)... and ideas on what could be wrong... or what i should do?
2006-07-20 00:19:15 · 8 answers · asked by xfireboyx49408 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Within the past month i've dropped 2 pant sizes... I often get dizzy and lose focus on my tasks very easily... and this all started happening very recently. Are these symptoms of diabetes too?
2006-07-20 00:27:59 · update #1
I know that i don't have aids... i'm not sexually active, have never touched a needle, and haven't been around anyone else's blood...
i give blood every 6 months or so... and i know that they check for things like that... so i know it's not aids.
2006-07-20 00:29:40 · update #2
Your symptoms sound very suspicious for diabetes. Are you also experiencing constant thirst, excessive hunger and/ or excessive urination? Do you feel tired all the time? Have blurred vision? You really need to be evaluated by a doctor. Diabetes can be diagnosed by simple blood tests, and treated easily by diet, exercise and medication appropriate for the type of diabetes.
Good Luck!
Lynne,RN
2006-07-20 01:01:34 · answer #1 · answered by lynwin552 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to a doctor when you can because slow healing of cuts and bruises can be a sign of diabetes. You may just need a healthier diet but get checked anyway
2006-07-20 07:23:54 · answer #2 · answered by traceylolanna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have a blood clot in the bruise. As for the cuts not healing you could have a immune deficiency problem. Go to a doctor immediately as both could be serious signs of larger health problems.
2006-07-20 07:25:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you diabetic? Have you lost weight without trying to? Do you sweat constantly at night? You should see a doctor. This could be diabetes or lukemia.
2006-07-20 07:23:13 · answer #4 · answered by mikeae 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
other than diabetes
you must check to see if u have aids.
because in aids the immun systen is out of action that could be a reason.
a hiv test is very easy to do
contact the nearest hospital.
2006-07-20 07:25:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat right. Clean your wounds.
Bruises can be very nasty and take a long time to break down and dissolve. My brother had a hematoma last for nearly a year.
2006-07-20 07:23:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 months ago IS A LONG TIME! Did you ever thought of going to the doctor? If you can not afford it go to FREE CLINIC.
2006-07-20 17:43:04 · answer #7 · answered by govt2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor and get checked for diabetes....
2006-07-20 10:09:34 · answer #8 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋