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What can cause major bruising above the knee (thigh) & upper leg? it went away on its own (3 weeks) on a friend of mine, could it be a silent signal?
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Could be normal: It's hard to say without more information. The important thing would be to determine the history and any associated symptoms. Without any other symptoms or history, it may represent normal bruising which surprisingly can sometimes present with a severe appearance and little trauma (sometimes not even remembered).
Answered 8/1/2018
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