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I have a small lump which is dark purple after my boyfriend gave me a hickey. will i be ok or will this cause a stroke?

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This would be a collection of red blood cells collected under the skin that will dissolve over time and be absorbed by the body. It is not a risk of a "clot" that would cause a stroke. Those form inside big blood vessels, there is no relationship between the two processes.

Answered 5/8/2023

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Skin lesions do NOT cause strokes as the blood vessels involved in etiology are unlikely to be harmed by a "hickey".

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