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What Causes A Bruise With Lump At The Center On The Chest Of A 2 Year Old?

my 2 and a half year old woke up this morning with a bruise on his chest about an inch in diameter with s lump in the center. I m concerned as to what caused this or what it could be. He saysit doesn t hurt him. He has been coughing prior to the bruise appearing. I assumed it was allergies.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Pediatrician, Critical Care 's  Response
hi..
probable diagnosis in your child are
1.Urticaria- it is due to allergy
2.insect bite rash

you need to answer me the following questions..
1.is he known allergic?
2.is there family history of allergy?

upload the photo of the child..

not much to worry about it. you can use cetrezine 5mg half tab twice a day

regards-Dr.surendra.H.S
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What Causes A Bruise With Lump At The Center On The Chest Of A 2 Year Old?

hi.. probable diagnosis in your child are 1.Urticaria- it is due to allergy 2.insect bite rash you need to answer me the following questions.. 1.is he known allergic? 2.is there family history of allergy? upload the photo of the child.. not much to worry about it. you can use cetrezine 5mg half tab twice a day regards-Dr.surendra.H.S