Mystery bruises on my ankles and feet?

shepherdblue · January 2014

Over the past couple of weeks or so, I've started getting bruises on the tops of my feet and ankles. I don't remember actually injuring myself; they just kind of randomly started showing up and haven't faded out. The most noticeable ones are right on my ankle bones. It doesn't hurt when I touch them, and they don't seem all that swollen. Has anyone else had this?? I keep forgetting to ask my doctor about it!

couponmomma · January 2014

Are you wearing tight shoes? Are they circular or just imprints?

micaelasmakeup · January 2014

I would say swelling if your shoes too.

jodyen · January 2014

My feet are slightly swelled up and my doc said it is from my socks and shoes, mostly my socks are really tight but can't do much about it because it's winter time and it's cold and it sucks!

jriewe · January 2014

I've had this on just my left leg since about 5 months. My np says it is broken blood vessels from pressure, kind of like how some women get varicose veins. She says it is also common to be asymmetrical, and that it should go away after birth. Compression socks can help it not get worse. I have had no accompanying swelling.

shepherdblue · January 2014

Nope, not wearing tight shoes. I've had my most comfortable running shoes on every day for the past couple of months, and they still seem to have plenty of wiggle room. I take them off when I can, though (even at work). Thanks for the tip about compression socks! I might give that a try. Like I said, there's little if any swelling, and it doesn't hurt to touch it. It's just bruise-colored patches.

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