Bruises staying forever??

Former Member

ok, this is gonna sound wierd, but ive had a bruise on my leg for about 6months now! i feel over whilst drunk about 6/7months ago+cut my leg, it bruised, but the bruise is still there!!
Its really noticable as its about the size of a 50p, and brown, and my legs are quite pale im making a doctors appointment on monday, but was just wondering if anyone has any views??
Thanx
SBG

Former Member

Could be that it's taking a VERY long time to come out hun, just see what the doctors says but I'm sure it'll be ok

Former Member

To be honest, it just sounds like the bruise hasn't healed completely yet. If you fell over when you were drunk (and man do I know about that) you probably really bashed your bone and while 6 months is a long time, I think that's probably the most likely.

Long-term bruising that can cause problems is usually connected to blood vessels under the skin that have "walled off" an area of blood that needs to be drained, or the concentration of the body's calcium in the area that's bruised. From what you've said, eg. that it's a brownish bruise, it doesn't sound like either of those things. So seeing your doc is definitely the best idea, I'm sure it's nothing to worry about and your GP will ease your mind in minutes

Probably not to effective now, as it's months later...but when you have a bruise, or know one's going to develop, it's a good idea to bathe it with witch hazel - a very good anti-inflammatory and healing agent. Inexpensive too

Former Member

Originally posted by briggi
Probably not to effective now, as it's months later...but when you have a bruise, or know one's going to develop, it's a good idea to bathe it with witch hazel - a very good anti-inflammatory and healing agent. Inexpensive too

yeah, its always really cold, but makes the bruising come out quickly, good stuff :yes: thanx briggi, seeing the doctor on monday :thumb:

Former Member

Eat Oranges, Satsumas etc. The white 'Pith' around the flesh helps clear up bruises in no time at all.

Former Member

are you sure it hasn't always been there?

the other week i pointed what i thought was a bruise, and said it'd been there for ages.

and my mum said 'yeah, it's a birthmark. it's been there since you were born'.

and i felt very silly indeed.


otherwise, maybe it's scarring?

Former Member

^^I have a brown mark on my leg about the size of a 5p coin, I've always thought it was a mole, then Mum told me it's actually a birthmark!!

Ilora x

Former Member

If I bruise (which i do quite easily) the bruises often last for ages. I've always been told that it's cos I don't have enough vitamins in my diet.

My skin heals very slowly. I've had a purple bruise like mark on my foot for about 3 months now, it was origionally (sp?) a small cut and it's just taking forever to heal.

I doubt that it's anything to worry about

Former Member

its ok, i went the docs this morning+she said it will go gradually, its just bcos its on my shin, that the bruising has no-where to go as my bone is right beneath the skin!! It'll go in a month or so she reckons!!! Phew!! Thanx every1
SBG