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What does it mean if you have a bruise on the top of your left leg? i did trip on something yesterday but didnt hurt myself so it might not be that.
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General info: Hi, Bruises are indications that there is bleeding underneath the skin or within the skin due to ruptured blood vessels. The dark color you are seeing is due to the color of blood and the iron that is in your red blood cells. Bruises are most commonly due to trauma but can occur spontaneously in some medical conditions. More info for you: http://wb.md/1zrjW36 Hope this helps.
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