swelling

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Purplish swelling, usually, but not always suggests contusion or bruising which causes seepage of a blood and blood products from the damaged tissues into the deep and subcutaneous areas generally in a dependent position from the injury. The injury need not always be overt. and may even be the result of chronic low-grade friction or shearing. Small vessels CAN rupture, but that would unlikely account for a situation which comes, resolves and quickly returns, as you report. A lump might be consistent with a hematoma, which is a mass of clotted blood, but all masses MUST be professionally evaluated to rule out more serious problems.

As most always is the case, the etiology of your concerns can only appropriately be determined and addressed after a hands-on examination.

 

I agree with the previous reply given . It is quite often the case with patients I see that they are certain that there was no trauma to a site that is as described. On examination and medical history documentation it starts to often become clear of the cause of the trauma. Footwear whether new or very well worn can often play a big part in creating friction over a period of time and the forces from this can be damaging. My point is, check your footwear out as well getting a professional to assess your concerns.