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While playing football got hit by someone's leg on my lower leg... its become black in that area.. pls help?
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Hematoma: Most likely you have a collection of blood under the skin called a hematoma, or perhaps just a bruise know as ecchymosis. However, you should see your doctor to have an xray to make sure there is no underlying bone or other soft tissue damage.
Answered 4/12/2013
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