It really hurts and it looks as if my skin is going to explode. I'm going to see a doctor tomorrow but can someone tell me why it's happening or if there is anything I can do about it?
2007-01-28 12:30:04 · 7 answers · asked by L 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
This may sound CRAZY, but I'm betting a DOCTOR would know! Maybe you should ask one? Yeah, I know...that idea came out of left field!
2007-01-28 12:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by The Man In The Box 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does it look like a vein has just become very enlarged, i.e., like a varicose vein, or does it look like a vein ruptured and you have blood pooling under the skin over a wide area of at least a centimeter or more? It sounds like you may have a rupture. It could also be a deep muscle bleed.
If so, elevate the leg as much as you can, and apply ice packs to the area where the bleeding is occuring, 10 minutes on, 20 minutes off, and do this for about an hour or two to try to stop the bleeding, or at least slow it down.
If you leg swells up significantly and the skin gets tight, and/or if you feel any numbness in the leg, do not wait to see the doctor - go to an emergency room immediately. Large bleeds can cause pressure in the leg that stops the circulation, and this can lead to tissue death and the need to amputate the leg. So do not delay if you feel any numbness.
2007-01-28 20:40:21 · answer #2 · answered by TechnoJim 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could it be a broken blood vessel? I don't know what it is for sure without seeing it. Going to the doctor sounds like a really good idea. I hope its not a blood clot but you usually can't see those I think. I'm not a doctor so I really can't tell you much about it.
2007-01-28 20:36:33 · answer #3 · answered by precious1too 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Based on what you are telling us - GET TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM! Dude thats some serious symptoms and needs to be seen ASAP!
You dont need to suffer, Just be certain you tell them at the desk, that "blood is pooling in your leg and the pain is unbearable"
Dont delay - get off your butt and move mister! I am NOT joking!
2007-01-28 20:41:37 · answer #4 · answered by Victor ious 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its a blood clot.I'm not full sure tho.did you bang it or get bitten by a dog?that can cause it too.its good that your seeing the doc.I hope its nothing serious.he'll prob only give you some meds.keep me posted!good luck! (that's good luck from an Irish girl so its gotta mean something!)
2007-01-28 20:37:09 · answer #5 · answered by princess joanne 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it could be phlebitis which is a blood clot, is it hot? is there a red streak running from it, could it be blood poisining? Did you bang it? you can try ice, and if that does not work try heat.
2007-01-28 20:38:35 · answer #6 · answered by fluffyflo_1999 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please go to the ER tonight, if you have a blood clot or infection it could be life threatening. DO NOT put heat on it.
2007-01-28 20:52:10 · answer #7 · answered by MimC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋