How do you know when a bruise is serious enough to see the doctor?

JosephB

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My father-in-law got a significant bruise when working on farm equipment on his shin below his knee. Two weeks later the bruised area has spread around his leg and down his leg to his ankle. His ankle is also red and swollen and warm to the touch. He is also experiencing other aches and pains in his joints.
 
Ice it. Bruises are never serious enough to go to the doctor unless something else is wrong. Do not apply heat- this increases swelling.
 
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