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I woke up yday and my leg was itching i thought it was just a mosquito bite but a couple hours later i noticed it's got quite a big bruise around it?
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Insect bites: People react differently to insect bites. It sounds like you had some sort of insect bites then had a big inflammatory reaction to it. Use some cool compresses on it and hydrocortisone cream if it is itchy. It should clear up on its own.
Answered 6/29/2015
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BIG BRUISE ON LEG: UNFORTUNATELY, WITHOUT SEEING THIS BRUISE I CANNOT TELL WHAT IT CAN BE. PLEASE SEE YOUR PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR FOR THIS VERY SOON. BEST LUCK!
Answered 6/29/2015
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