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I fell at training today a week ago i smacked my knee of a wooden log dark purple bruising and swelling still if i touch it looks like its bleeding.
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Hard to say : More without seeing and examine the Knee. It could be a significant hematoma or underlying soft tissue damage. If you are worried get evaluated in person. Good luck.
Answered 3/19/2015
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