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Blood clot or not

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Chelbell2012 · 20/02/2025 00:47

So my anxiety has got the best of me around 5pm yesterday now I was getting in the bath when I noticed this bruise automatically anxiety kicks In I think blood clot it's not swollen not red or hot to touch isn't painful but I now can't sleep thinking the worst anyone awake?

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Butterflysunshine01 · 20/02/2025 00:49

I’ve had a blood clot. Main symptom was not being able to put my heel flat on the floor, it was soo painful like the worst pulled leg muscle pain. Mine wasn’t red but it was swollen although I took four days to get seen to as I thought it was a pulled muscle. Had recently given birth so higher risk too. Where is the bruise?

thaegumathteth · 20/02/2025 00:50

I think it's very unlikely. They don't present as a bruise.

It's pain, redness, swelling and heat

Chelbell2012 · 20/02/2025 00:52

It's on the side of my knee but more near calf

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thaegumathteth · 20/02/2025 00:54

I saw your other thread. That's a bruise.

Butterflysunshine01 · 20/02/2025 00:55

usually they are at the back of the knee and in the back of the leg/calf where the veins run. Try not too worry but get it checked tomorrow for peace of mind.

Chelbell2012 · 20/02/2025 00:57

Definitely going to get someone to look tomorrow I hate feeling like this x

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fridaynight1 · 20/02/2025 01:01

It’s a bruise.
I’ve had DVT, my leg turned purple and pain was on a level with childbirth (but worse).
Put a pillow under your leg, keep it elevated and get some sleep. Call your GP for an appointment to check it out in the morning.

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