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I have a pretty good size bruise on my inner leg close to the knee. it is sore, but don't remember hitting it at all. kind of scary?
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No: Bruising is common even if someone doesn't recall bumping into something. Unless one bruises easily or often, or bleeds easily, there is probably nothing wrong.
Answered 2/11/2018
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Sometimes: Superficial veins may pop under compression without you knowing. It should pass, if not have it checked.
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