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I fell and hit lower leg on a rock large cut and abrasion but not bleeding much at all but days later brusing spread to ankle and around foot and now ?

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Bruising: is caused by bleeding under the skin. It spreads along the muscle and tissue planes and will slowly disperse over 7-10 days. It is normal for its shape to evolve and change over a period of several days, exactly like you describe. Hope this helps!

Answered 5/8/2018

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A member asked:

I fell and hit lower leg on a rock large cut and abrasion but not bleeding much at all but days later brusing spread to ankle and around foot and now ?

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Dr. Marvin Ott answered

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