Swelling and bruise within SECONDS of a slight hit-- cause for concern?

[Anonymous]

I was nerf swordfighting with my ds. His sword smacked me on the calf, not very hard. Not even a minute later, the area felt like it was sort of itching/burning. When I looked, it was blue under the skin, and swollen! I iced it and elevated it for a little while.

That was about an hour ago. Now it's slightly swollen and a little tender. The color is more gray/black like an old bruise. None of the other areas that got hit (even harder) show so much as a red mark! I've never had this happen before, and I don't generally bruise easily. Is this a fluke, or something I should worry about?

[Anonymous]

Since it's new for you, talk to your doctor. I've been like that my whole life (some people have weaker vessels) but it's never a bad idea to see the doctor if you're concerned. I'm sure it's nothing, OP!

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the advice!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the advice!

You're welcome, but I wish you had some other input besides mine! A new thought- maybe since your injury site turned grey like an old bruise, as you said, you have a super-fast healing system?
I hope that's the case! But do ask your doctor, just because it's out of the ordinary for you.

-PP

[Anonymous]

Unless accompanied by rapid weight loss it seems unlikely to be anything interesting.