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What Could A Bruised Lump On Calf Be?
I have a small lump on my left calf. I saw it in april and it was just a lump, not color. It was almost like a big under the skin pimple but it did not go away. It is now July and the lump started looking bruised and growing a little and now looks infected around the bruised part. What do you think it may be?
Wed, 16 Jul 2014
It could be a blood collection or hematoma which has got infected. Do you remember getting injured in that area before April? You should get an Ultrasound of the area to confirm it. For the infection I would suggest a course of antibiotics like Tab Augmentin 625mg thrice daily along with Tab Ibuprofen 400mg thrice daily and warm compresses for a week. If it gets confirmed on Ultrasound or it shows an abscess better to get it surgically drained. Take care.
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