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A member asked:

I got a bruise on my left shin and i feel a lump what could it be? should i be worried?

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Dr. David Fox answered

Hematoma: You most likely have a collection of blood under the skin from the trauma. This is not dangerous. It should go away over the next 2-4 weeks. You could use a heating pad at its mid setting for 20 minutes at a time to help promote resolution of the hematoma. No matter what it will eventually resolve.

Answered 3/12/2018

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