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I've had a visible, hard bruise and bump on my leg since xmas. suddenly became extremely painful and warm to the touch. what should i do? is this ok?

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Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

HEMATOMA, ? INFECTED: YOU PROBABLY HAVE A HEMATOMA WHICH MAY HAVE GOTTEN INFECTED, GO TO THE DOCTOR FOR AN EXAM AND POSSIBLE ANTIBIOTICS.

Answered 2/3/2016

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A member asked:

I've had a visible, hard bruise and bump on my leg since xmas. suddenly became extremely painful and warm to the touch. what should i do? is this ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

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