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Every few years my 19 yr old daughter wakes up with massive bruises and swelling on her left wrist. (never injured to our knowledge. break etc) why?

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Dr. Cheryl Coldwater answered

Difficult to say: She may be injuring herself in her sleep or having an injury during the day that she doesn't notice. She should be seen by a doctor if it happens again.

Answered 1/22/2013

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A member asked:

Every few years my 19 yr old daughter wakes up with massive bruises and swelling on her left wrist. (never injured to our knowledge. break etc) why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cheryl Coldwater answered

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