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I had a bad bruise on my arm about 6 months ago with a lump in it as well,the bruise lasted almost 6 weeks being so dark.it still hurts is that normal?

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Dr. Alan Steinbach answered

Not normal maybe OK: usual healing time for age 28 is about 6 weeks, but if there was a bone bruise might take longer. I'd suggest you consult your Primary Care Practitioner, but as long as your use of the arm is normal, its probably just slow healing.

Dr Abbott agreed

Answered 1/16/2016

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A member asked:

I had a bad bruise on my arm about 6 months ago with a lump in it as well,the bruise lasted almost 6 weeks being so dark.it still hurts is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Steinbach answered

Dr Abbott agreed

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