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Pain from achilles tendon and what looks like internal bleeding showing up on the old scar?

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Possible small tear: of the Achilles tendon. Requires photo documentation and/or direct observation. If the is a discoloration surround an old Achilles scar, then tendon may be retorn.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/22/2019

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