Is Small Bump Under Bruised Skin, A Blood Clot?

Posted on Sun, 2 Mar 2014

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Question : I fell down the stairs just a few seconds ago, my arm is bruised and I have small bump under my skin. Do you think its a blood clot?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Yes, it can be Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. This is good that you are in a position to type this. A small bump under the skin can be a blood clot ( hematoma) as you have rightly noted. If there is no functional loss or severe pain, there is nothing to worry about. You can apply cold compresses to stop it growing. Regards,

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