What is this?

[rob76]

http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/djdoc76/?action=view&current=IMG_2613.jpg
this appeared out of nowhere. I might have really nailed my knee at some point but - nothing really stands out. Any idea? I have been suffering from prostatitis.... probably completely unrelated...?

[rob76]

so it appeared to go away within a few weeks, but more recently I can still see the shape there. sometimes maybe a little bit of a "sting" (for lack of better description). It doesn't really hurt to touch it but there is some strange sensation there. For example, if I get startled and my skin suddenly "chills" -- well, i feel a stronger sensation on the side of my knee. I know I need to get this checked out, but any clue as to what I might be looking at here? I like to be prepared with questions when I go in or at least a general understanding of what might be going on. Thanks for your help.

[maatson]

You got it right.If you had used blood thinners or certain medications interfering with clotting do check in.Should settle with out any problem.Do consult your doc.
Best wishes.

[rob76]

what exactly would those tests show? and, you're just saying to have those tests done if it doesn't go away or if i get another right? Sorry, I'm a complete worry wart since this prostatitis stuff.

[maatson]

Possibly related to minor injury. But then this ecchymosis need to be followed up with a CBC,platelet count and bleeding time, clotting time if it persists or recurs.
Do consult your doc.