i got a rather small bruise on my arm a few days ago and it appeared to be getting better...then this morning, i woke up and noticed a dark red blotch or line on the bruise that wasn't there before, and when i touched it i could feel a small hard ball or lump under the bruise..what is that....should i be scared?
2006-08-27 11:23:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I'm not a doctor, but I have a degree in medical assisting, and it sounds like you have either a hematoma, or a blown vein. A hematoma is a bubble of blood trapped under skin tissue that eventually goes away, but sometimes takes a while to disappear. Or you could have possibly blown a vein if you had a hard hit to the area. You need to see a doctor to know for sure. Don't wait. Go as soon as you can, because there is no substitute for a doctor's diagnosis.
2006-08-27 11:31:49 · answer #1 · answered by .......... 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on the location, another possibility is a thyroglossal duct cyst. It can mimic an inflamed lymph node, and is uncommon enough that docs don't think about it. These cysts are always in the midline. What is a thyroglossal duct cyst? A thyroglossal duct cyst is a neck mass or lump that develops from cells and tissues remaining after the formation of the thyroid gland during embryonic development. It is most commonly diagnosed in preschool-aged children or during mid-adolescence, and often appears after an upper respiratory infection when it enlarges and becomes painful. What causes a thyroglossal duct cyst? A thyroglossal duct cyst is a congenital (present from birth) defect. When the thyroid gland forms during embryonic development, it begins at the base of the tongue and moves down the neck through a canal called the thyroglossal duct. This duct normally disappears once the thyroid reaches its final position in the neck. Sometimes, portions of the duct remain leaving cavities or pockets called cysts. These cysts can fill with fluid or mucus, and may enlarge if they become infected. Very enlarged cysts can cause difficulty swallowing or obstruct breathing passages. There are pictures on the internet. Finally, the cyst cannot be just excised willy-nilly. It goes deep to the root of the tongue. Also, one might do a thyroid scan first, because sometimes the only thyroid tissue you have is at the base of the cyst.
2016-03-19 06:33:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small Bruises On Arm
2016-10-15 23:31:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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what is that strange lump under a bruise on my arm?
i got a rather small bruise on my arm a few days ago and it appeared to be getting better...then this morning, i woke up and noticed a dark red blotch or line on the bruise that wasn't there before, and when i touched it i could feel a small hard ball or lump under the bruise..what is...
2015-08-07 15:52:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably a Hematoma. It's a lump consisting of blood. ~
2006-08-27 11:27:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, thats just a lump that will go down and when it does-then you'll have a black mark that will change brown and you'll look like a bad apple. happens to me all the time -when I bang my legs on something hard (not for fun I'm a clutz)
2006-08-27 11:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by cassiepiehoney 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be scared. Sybil is right. It will go away in a few days. If for any reason it turns black, then go see someone about it. You may need to have it drained out. Good luck!
2006-08-27 11:29:35 · answer #7 · answered by curious_boricua_soul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-01 01:02:50 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called a hematoma--nothing to worry about. It is caused by bleeding from broken capillaries under the skin and swelling.
2006-08-27 11:28:03 · answer #9 · answered by School Nurse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Girl!
Get to a doctor
Stay very well
2006-08-27 11:28:28 · answer #10 · answered by gdmantle7 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋