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I have unexplained dark, quite big bruising on my lower leg. i have just started out cycling a couples of time. i know i'm not hitting the peddles.
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Unlikely that: cycling alone will produce what you describe! Do you take Aspirin??? If so stop it! If not get your blood checked for clotting factors
Answered 7/27/2018
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