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I fell today and recieved a bad bruise on the bottom of my leg just under my knee. there is a hard bump underneath the bruise now. what could it be?
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Hematona: You probably have a hematoma. This is a collection of blood under the skin. The best treatment to limit the hematoma is to treat with cold compresses. It will usually decrease in size slowly over many days and you will likely see more black and blue bruising as the blood spreads under the skin and down the leg. It the lump continue to expand in size though you should have it looked at.
Answered 6/18/2018
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