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I got a pretty large (slightly swollen) bruise on my left thigh. is it ok to massage it? how safe is safe?
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Would be OK: To massage if that adds some comfort, but it takes time to effect resolution. If there is a hematoma underneath of considerable size it will take weeks or months for your body to reabsorb. No harm will come by massaging. After a couple days try daily warm compresses.
Answered 12/30/2013
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