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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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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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