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I have a semi large bump on my lower left leg on the right side of my shin it hurts to the touch and hurts a lil to walk and its red in color?
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Is it a bruise?: If not could be an early infection and you might consider getting it checked put
Answered 11/29/2014
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?abscess: Short of an abscess or some infectious process, it is not normal to have a red, painful bump appear on your leg area. Have is checked out for a possible abscess, infected hair follicle, carbuncle, boil etc. Best wishes.
Answered 7/8/2014
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