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Woke up with a large bruise on lower calf, i don't recall hitting my leg or anything, what could cause this unexplained bruise?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Go see ur Dr and: Get checked for bleeding or clotting disorder, low platelet count etc. Take care! http://www.Healthline.Com/health/bruise.

Answered 4/17/2014

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A member asked:

Woke up with a large bruise on lower calf, i don't recall hitting my leg or anything, what could cause this unexplained bruise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

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