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Is it normal for a greenish bruise to have a hard core like section in it? how would you know if a bruise with a hard area is a clot?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Bruise with clot: Your diagnosis is good. To help is to heat it to help it slowly dissolve over 2-4 weeks

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 12/18/2018

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A member asked:

Is it normal for a greenish bruise to have a hard core like section in it? how would you know if a bruise with a hard area is a clot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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