A member asked:

Last week i felt a lump pop under my skin on my calf and a day later i had a huge bruise. i can still feel something hard in the same spot. serious?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Huge bruise: Yes, it is serious and I strongly recommend that a friend or family member will take you to the nearest Emergency facility. You will almost certainly get excellent advice an care!

Answered 9/1/2016

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

The lump may have-: -been a cyst of some sort. With the rupture there is bleeding , hence the bruise. If a clot is formed it can be due to fibrous remains of the initial bleed.

Answered 11/18/2019

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