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Is It Normal For Injury To Hurt After 4 Months With No Bruise?

i got kicked by a horse on my leg about 4 months ago. It bruised and was quite painful for about 2 weeks. However although the bruise has gone i still feel pain in the area if i accidentily rug my leg on a table or something. should it still hurt 4 months later as im rather worried ?
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Hi, even after healing of external bruise, internal healing can take several weeks more. There can be a torn ligament or muscle that may require immobilisation. An MRI would be a good idea--regards
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Is It Normal For Injury To Hurt After 4 Months With No Bruise?

Hi, even after healing of external bruise, internal healing can take several weeks more. There can be a torn ligament or muscle that may require immobilisation. An MRI would be a good idea--regards