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What Causes Dark Discoloration On Knee After An Injury?
hi my husband got hit on his leg while playing soccer ... right after he got hit it inflated like a ball on the spot that he got hit and its been a week and bruising is appearing on all the leg its turning dark from knee to ankle some parts are darker is this normal or did he hurt a vein or something?
Thu, 29 Nov 2018
Hello,
It is due to a collection of blood underneath the skin. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. No definite treatment is required. You can apply icepacks for faster recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is due to a collection of blood underneath the skin. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. No definite treatment is required. You can apply icepacks for faster recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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