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What Causes A Bruise On The Upper Arm?

I have a large bruise on my upper arm specifically the bicep - on the top, inside and underneath (some) to bicep .... also bruising goes down my forearm for about 3 inches on the top side (my hand is facing up) and the inside of forearm. About 5-6 days ago I used a home blood pressure cuff - it was very tight about up to 185 - 190. There is a little pain - the bruising seems to get a little bigger and darker with each passing day.
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
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You have written your age. The cause can be
1.     Old age
2.     Low blood platelet count
3.     Vitamin C deficiency
4.     Hemorrhagic disorder such as Von Willebrand’s disease, hemophilia
5.     Leukemia
Advice
1.     Consult a general physician so that he/she will inspect the finding whether it bruise or something else and to measure your blood pressure correctly and properly
2.     Avoid strenuous activity, smoking, coffee and alcohol
3.     Investigation
a.     Complete blood count
b.     Hb%
c.     Coagulation profile
d.     Blood sugar
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What Causes A Bruise On The Upper Arm?

You have written your age. The cause can be 1. Old age 2. Low blood platelet count 3. Vitamin C deficiency 4. Hemorrhagic disorder such as Von Willebrand’s disease, hemophilia 5. Leukemia Advice 1. Consult a general physician so that he/she will inspect the finding whether it bruise or something else and to measure your blood pressure correctly and properly 2. Avoid strenuous activity, smoking, coffee and alcohol 3. Investigation a. Complete blood count b. Hb% c. Coagulation profile d. Blood sugar I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks for asking question