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I found a small bruise on my left side of my tummy what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

May have mild: Trauma. We don't always notice minor trauma when it occurs.

Dr Placik agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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