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Got a big bruise on my back and it's getting darker,how long will it take to go?
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10-14 days: A bruise has a ice cycle of about 10-14 days, in which it changes colors from red to brown and blue until it starts to fade away. If it remains red beyond a week or so, gets swollen or dtsrts to hurt, it may signal infection which may require exam and antibiotics.
Answered 11/1/2015
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