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I hurt my wrist 6 mons ago & now i have a reoccurring bruise it will go away and then it gets bigger and worse its 6inx 3in(ulnar side) what is it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Laceration: Dear serval. I don't know deep the original laceration was or what structures were damaged. You may need to see a hand surgeon to get a handle on this one. Good luck.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2020

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