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I hit the lower part of my calf and have had a bruse there for going on 4 weeks. its got a hard spot where the impact was. should i see a doc. 24femal?

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Dr. LUIS IRIZARRY answered

Yes and no: It seems you really hit it hard and caused a bruise. This echymosis (bruise) may take weeks to resolve (echymosis is the blood in the skin and muscle tissue- no active bleeding), the larger the contusion the longer it takes. I would go to doctor for exam just for reassurance. Is better to exam than to assume on the internet.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 5/10/2012

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A member asked:

I hit the lower part of my calf and have had a bruse there for going on 4 weeks. its got a hard spot where the impact was. should i see a doc. 24femal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. LUIS IRIZARRY answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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