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Three weeks ago i pulled my hamstring yesterday i saw a bruise behind my knee its not where the pain of my pulled hamstring used to be is that normal?
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Yes: A 'pull' refers to a tear in the muscle or its covering (fascia). This can result in a collection of blood to appear under the skin. As one is usually upright, the bruise tends to migrate diwnward.
Answered 8/16/2016
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Muscle snapped: Maybe a plantaris. If you are still limping after 3 weeks see your dr. Otherwise forget it.
Answered 7/17/2018
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Pulled hamstrung: Can be bleeding from small ruptured blood vessels as part of the pull.
Answered 5/3/2021
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