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Blood clot or not

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Chelbell2012 · 19/02/2025 20:23

I have very bad health anxiety I was getting in the bath around 5pm and saw this I do bruise so easily very common in family but my anxiety has over run once again now I'm scared this is a blood clot. Any experience or someone that can tell if its just a bruise please no hate its on site of my leg by calf no swelling no warmth don't hurt no lump can be pushed on..

Blood clot or not
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gamerchick · 19/02/2025 20:28

Just looks like a bruise to me.

PeppermintPatty10 · 19/02/2025 20:30

I think a blood clot is usually hot and swollen, and extremely painful.

Chelbell2012 · 19/02/2025 20:35

@PeppermintPatty10 @gamerchick wow thank you for the quick response yeah a lot have people have said a bruise I just can't seem ti get it out my head. Anxiety wins again

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Influencerofcrap · 19/02/2025 20:36

Agree with PPs that it looks just like a bruise where you’ve knocked yourself. Very easy to do on the back of the calves.

I had a condition that caused me to experience very painful cramps in my calves. The GP wanted to see me to rule out a blood clot. The first thing he said when he checked my legs was that there was no heat or swelling and was satisfied that it wasn’t the cause.

Chelbell2012 · 19/02/2025 20:40

@Influencerofcrap thank you so much for all the responses. I've just looked at it again to be sure definitely no swelling redness or warmth xx

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Chelbell2012 · 20/02/2025 00:43

Can't sleep anxiety taking over. I hate having anxiety wish I never saw the bruise 😪

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