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A small case fell over on my left outside ankle causing a hematoma. it's about 1/2 the size of golf ball, did not hit hard.
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Watch and wait: You may watch and wait. If the site becomes red, painful, develops a discharge or you get fever, see a doctor. If it has been more than 24 hours since the injury you may apply warm compress.
Answered 9/18/2017
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