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I fell two nights ago and have a huge bruise that is darkish red purple. the pain is not as bad but i see a few dark red spots in i. is that clotting?
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No: Just blood under skin even if clotted it will not travel to the lungs or anywhere else.
Answered 7/5/2014
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