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What Does A Line Of Bruises On Spine And Tenderness In Spine Suggest?
I have a line of little bruises or blood dots running horizontal across the area of my spine where I had an epidural over 24 years ago. I have tenderness in my spine there too but it is getting worse and I think the line has another dot. I think I should see my doctor this week. Does it sound bad?
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Hi,
The appearance of a line of bruises or blood dots running horizontally across the spine may suggest a condition called spinal bruising or spinal hematoma. This is a collection of blood in the spinal canal that can be caused by injury or a medical procedure such as an epidural.
The tenderness in the spine along with the appearance of bruises or blood dots is a cause for concern and warrants a visit to your doctor. Your doctor will likely perform a physical examination, take your medical history, and may order diagnostic tests such as an MRI to evaluate the extent of the spinal hematoma.
It is important to seek medical attention promptly if you are experiencing symptoms such as tenderness in the spine or the appearance of bruises or blood dots on the skin, as this could be a sign of a serious underlying condition.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
The appearance of a line of bruises or blood dots running horizontally across the spine may suggest a condition called spinal bruising or spinal hematoma. This is a collection of blood in the spinal canal that can be caused by injury or a medical procedure such as an epidural.
The tenderness in the spine along with the appearance of bruises or blood dots is a cause for concern and warrants a visit to your doctor. Your doctor will likely perform a physical examination, take your medical history, and may order diagnostic tests such as an MRI to evaluate the extent of the spinal hematoma.
It is important to seek medical attention promptly if you are experiencing symptoms such as tenderness in the spine or the appearance of bruises or blood dots on the skin, as this could be a sign of a serious underlying condition.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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