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A member asked:
Just noticed a big lump and bruising on my shin. looks like something wrong with my vein. what is it? im scared
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Can' tell without...: examination. Get seen by MD. Might be a bruise, clot in vein, other.
Answered 8/26/2016
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Hard to tell: Without more information. Could be a bruise, a growth or a vein. How long has this been present? Was there an associated injury? If this fails to resolve, have examined by a physician.
Answered 11/28/2017
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