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I have had a large bruise on my right calf that I don t have a clue what happened - there is one spot about the size of a pencil that was darker and very painful - that lasted about a week now it bruise area is getting bigger and red and itchy - probably unrelated but I had strep and a sinus infection recently which cleared but now I have a sore throat again
You have to rule out deep vein thrombosis in calf by colour Doppler ultrasonography. If deep vein thrombosis not present than no need to worry. Anti-inflammatory medication can be prescribed If DVT not present. I suggest you to consult physician for examination.
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Dr. Parth Goswami,
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What Causes A Large Bruise On The Right Calf?
Hi, You have to rule out deep vein thrombosis in calf by colour Doppler ultrasonography. If deep vein thrombosis not present than no need to worry. Anti-inflammatory medication can be prescribed If DVT not present. I suggest you to consult physician for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician