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I woke up with a huge bruise on my calf. it keeps getting worse and it's already been a week. i didn't hit my leg on anything either.

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Blood disorder ?: Get checked for bleeding or clotting disorder, low platelet count etc. Check this link. https://www.healthline.com/health/bruise

Answered 9/16/2018

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A member asked:

I woke up with a huge bruise on my calf. it keeps getting worse and it's already been a week. i didn't hit my leg on anything either.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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