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What Could Be The Reason Of Bruise In Calf And Lump In Center Which Is Painful To Touch?

I found a bruise in my calf about 3 1/2" in diameter. there is a small lump in the center that is painful to the touch. I do not recall any impact that would have caused a bruise. however, I run at least 5 miles 3 times a week or more. what could this be?
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for bruise in calf and lump in center on calf area..

You have not mentioned your age, sex, occupation and any other relevant history regarding your bruising. After reading your query it appears to be simple process which is known as "Purpura" after scratching the areas.

In most of the circumstances these bruises are normal in its appearance without any cause. You can go for your routine blood check up concerning mainly to bleeding time, clotting time and platelet count. If these are normal then there is o need of worry. If these comes abnormal then you should preferably meet a physician.

The marks will fade by itself in next 14 days, so there is no need to apply anything over the same.

Hope these information will relax you.

Take care.
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What Could Be The Reason Of Bruise In Calf And Lump In Center Which Is Painful To Touch?

Hi, I can understand your concern for bruise in calf and lump in center on calf area.. You have not mentioned your age, sex, occupation and any other relevant history regarding your bruising. After reading your query it appears to be simple process which is known as Purpura after scratching the areas. In most of the circumstances these bruises are normal in its appearance without any cause. You can go for your routine blood check up concerning mainly to bleeding time, clotting time and platelet count. If these are normal then there is o need of worry. If these comes abnormal then you should preferably meet a physician. The marks will fade by itself in next 14 days, so there is no need to apply anything over the same. Hope these information will relax you. Take care.