Pinching the arm can cause the blood vessels to rupture, causing bruises. Although red and swelling may appear at first, your arm may turn blue or purple when a bruise begins to appear. Most bruises heal on their own, but may cause discomfort during this process. If your arm stays blue and bruised for a long time or causes excessive pain, please make an appointment with your doctor. She may want to assess your damage to other complications.
Blue and purple bruises. (Photo: FotoLine6 / iStock / Getty Images) Type
Several types of bruises can cause skin discoloration. Both intramuscular and periosteal bruises that occur in muscles and bones occur when the blood vessel ruptures after injury. Subcutaneous bruises, which are common, affect the skin and occur when vascular ruptures at the surface level. Pinching your skin can cause this type of bruise. A bruise can turn your arm into a series of colors. It may appear red at the beginning and then turn purple or blue.
Pinch
Whether pinching the skin between two fingers, or putting your head on your arm or squeezing your arm into the tight area, applying pressure to the skin can cause bruises . Pinching your arms can cause blood flow to stop or slow down. Severe pinching or pinching for a period of time may cause blood vessels to rupture. In addition, as you age, you may be more susceptible to bruises. Older thin skins and capillaries are easily bruised, even for the slightest pinch. Blue and purple bruises usually heal on their own, but you can take some steps to help the treatment process.
Treatment
Icing blue bruises help to heal and swell. Place a few ice cubes in a plastic bag and wrap them in a rag. MedlinePlus recommends keeping the ice pack in the squeeze area for 15 minutes and repeating it every hour as needed. If possible, lift your arms to the top of your head. Place your arm over the heart to prevent blood from flowing into the damaged tissue. Rest your arm as much as possible as it heals.
Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a condition that causes abnormalities in the skin and connective tissue. a special type of scleroderma calledThe Raynaud phenomenon will turn your skin blue. Factors that affect normal blood flow, such as pinching, extremely cold, anxiety or a combination of problems, leading to vasoconstriction. When this happens, your arms and hands may turn white and turn blue because the blood flow will slow down. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Dermatology explains that if your hands stay blue for a long time, your fingertips may be damaged, leading to gangrene or ulcers. If your arm stays blue for a long time, seek medical help immediately to avoid permanent damage.
