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A member asked:
My mother in law has a bruise behind her knee. she says it is sensitive. what can it be?
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Most likely varicose: Superficial in type when they get inflamed they are sensitive to touch, check with your doctor, advil (ibuprofen) and moist heat usually help.
Answered 5/1/2015
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