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A member asked:

I just got a bruse and bump below my calf what could it be?

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Dr. Marion Mcfarland answered

Usually trauma: Most of the time it would be from a minor bump to your leg that you did not notice, or could be small vein rupture.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 1/3/2015

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