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Could Bruises On The Left Inner Calf, Around The Knee After Accident With Lawnmower Indicate Blood Clot?
i had a lawnmower acc. mid july...bruise never went all the way away I have no swelling or redness,bruises were on left inner calf and behind same knee and right inner upper knee...I now have a spot below back calf same leg discomfort to touch?should I be concerned about blood clot?
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
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After going through your query my suggestion would be go for color doppler study of your blood vessel in lower limbs.This is to look for deep vein thrombosis.
Meanwhile continue the ankle and knee excercises.
Take care and i shall be glad to answer any further query.
After going through your query my suggestion would be go for color doppler study of your blood vessel in lower limbs.This is to look for deep vein thrombosis.
Meanwhile continue the ankle and knee excercises.
Take care and i shall be glad to answer any further query.
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