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I injured my knee. Huge bruise. It seemed to spread and go down my leg. Went to urgent care. X rayd. All ok.. now worse.using ice Going back

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Redlands, CA
5 days ago
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Those bad cells seem to visit the injured areas and it can look very bad. Last summer I was splitting fire wood and a heavy oak section hit my ankle. I was injured but it did not feel like a fracture? Over a few hours my ankle really bruised bad. I had pain but the injury looked really bad? It took a week for the injury to return to normal. Last year my knee was showing bruising from jogging? I stopped running and my skin returned to normal. We have to be careful because those bad cells can go wild over an injury?

5 days ago
MyLeukemiaTeam

It's really good that you're going back — that's absolutely the right call. With leukemia, bruising can behave differently than it would for someone without it, so it's important to take it seriously.

Here's why bruising can be more complicated with leukemia:

- Leukemia can affect platelet levels, making it harder for blood Show Full Answer

It's really good that you're going back — that's absolutely the right call. With leukemia, bruising can behave differently than it would for someone without it, so it's important to take it seriously.

Here's why bruising can be more complicated with leukemia:

- Leukemia can affect platelet levels, making it harder for blood to clot properly
- This means bruises can spread, grow larger, or take much longer to heal than normal
- A bruise that grows in size or doesn't improve is a sign that it needs medical attention When you go back, make sure to mention:

- That the bruise has spread and worsened since your last visit
- Your leukemia diagnosis and any current treatments you're on
- Whether you're taking any medications like steroids or blood thinners

It would also help to take photos of the bruise over time so your care team can see how it has changed. They may want to check your platelet count to understand what's going on beneath the surface.

You're doing the right thing by going back — don't wait on this one. 💪

5 days ago

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