When a vein ruptures, a small amount of blood leaks into the body. Just beneath the skin's surface, this blood may be visible. Although there are numerous causes for blood vessels to burst, injuries are the most common culprits. Small spots called petechiae or larger, flat patches called purpura are both signs of bleeding into the skin.
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I have pain in my foot and bruised toes. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a painful foot after dancing the whole night. It has bruised toes along the area of my big toe on the inside of my foot. It is painful to touch and walk. Any idea what is this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The possibility is that this is just a burst vein and ice and rest will help it. It could be a soft tissue bruise if you accidentally knocked your toe while dancing. It could be a fracture too. Treatment is more or less the same. I suggest you take rest, use ice, tak... Read Full »
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