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What Lead To Lump Formation Under The Bruise On Calf?

About a month ago, I developed a large bruise on my calf that had a hard lump underneath. It went away, but it am now developing a similar bruise/lump in the same spot. What might be causing this and should I see a doctor. The only medication I am currently on is birth control.
Fri, 30 Jan 2015
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Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!

If I were your treating Doctor for this case of recurrent calf bruises / lumps, I would come up with two possibilities, these include:

1.     thrombosed veins with pressure hemorrhage in the overlying skin as birth control pills are known to cause this condition!

2.     The second possibility is of varicose veins or colloid cyst or lymphatic cysts or a hematoma!

I suggest you to go for a USG Doppler study of the region for confirmation and to urgently consult your physician or gynecologist!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Lead To Lump Formation Under The Bruise On Calf?

Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of recurrent calf bruises / lumps, I would come up with two possibilities, these include: 1. thrombosed veins with pressure hemorrhage in the overlying skin as birth control pills are known to cause this condition! 2. The second possibility is of varicose veins or colloid cyst or lymphatic cysts or a hematoma! I suggest you to go for a USG Doppler study of the region for confirmation and to urgently consult your physician or gynecologist! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.