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Why is there internal blood when scratching leg?

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Injury: Trauma of any type can cause local bruising & swelling. Use of Aspirin or blood thinners can also increase bruising or bleeding.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/26/2017

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