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What Causes Sudden Black Bruising On Wrist?
tWO DAYS AGO i HAD A STRANGE FEELING IN MY WRIST. ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WENT BLACK WITH BRUISING AROUND 3INCH CIRCLE. I HAVE BEEN UNELL FOR THE PAST 8 WEEKS WITH FLU LIKE SYPTOMS AND COUGH ALTHOUGH I AM ASTHMATIC, BUT WORRIED MORE ABOUT THE UNEXPLAINED WRIST BRUISING FOR NO REASON
Tue, 4 Jun 2019
Hi,
It could be a small subcutaneous (underneath the skin) hematoma. You can apply icepacks for faster recovery. If size increase or other lesions arises, better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
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 could be a small subcutaneous (underneath the skin) hematoma. You can apply icepacks for faster recovery. If size increase or other lesions arises, better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
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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