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What Causes Dark Bruise On Abdomen?

I have a very dark bruise on my abdomen. It is circular and about 4” in diameter. My stomach is distended in that area and it is painful to the touch. I have not suffered any contusions in that area at all. Don’t know if this is related but my neck muscles have been stiff and painful to move for months. The bruise just appeared yesterday.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
The bruise on the abdomen around 4 " with local distention can be due to internal inflammatory process of the abdominal wall or deep inside. like:
Celluilits of the subcutaneous tissue due to Boil, furuncle or so.
Or can be due to underlying inflammatory condition like appendicitis or diverticulitis.

I would advise you the following:
Consult a General Surgeon to get an ascertained diagnosis as this is the most important factor in deciding the plan of management.
You definitely need antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines.

This may not be related to the stiff painful neck.
Consult a General Surgeon.
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What Causes Dark Bruise On Abdomen?

Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. The bruise on the abdomen around 4 with local distention can be due to internal inflammatory process of the abdominal wall or deep inside. like: Celluilits of the subcutaneous tissue due to Boil, furuncle or so. Or can be due to underlying inflammatory condition like appendicitis or diverticulitis. I would advise you the following: Consult a General Surgeon to get an ascertained diagnosis as this is the most important factor in deciding the plan of management. You definitely need antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines. This may not be related to the stiff painful neck. Consult a General Surgeon.