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Having Noticed Swelling & Pain In The Shin Region Due To An Injury
I walked into a metal object and hit my leg just below the knee on shin bone Hit it very hard. It swelled up immediately and I put ice on it. That was several hours ago. It's now very painful, and even more swollen into quite a large lump. Anything to do or worry about?
Traumatic injury can lead to bruise due to hematoma formation. If there is fracture in your leg bone then it is difficult to walk on it You will need X ray of knee and leg.
Clinical examination is important to rule out knee or ankle ligament injury
For these symptoms analgesic and medication can be started.
Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage over leg or use supportive splint. Do ice fomentation and rest to leg.
Very rarely we need to drain hematoma,usually it resolves gradually on own improving healing process.
Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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Having Noticed Swelling & Pain In The Shin Region Due To An Injury
Hi, I have studied your case. Traumatic injury can lead to bruise due to hematoma formation. If there is fracture in your leg bone then it is difficult to walk on it You will need X ray of knee and leg. Clinical examination is important to rule out knee or ankle ligament injury For these symptoms analgesic and medication can be started. Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage over leg or use supportive splint. Do ice fomentation and rest to leg. Very rarely we need to drain hematoma,usually it resolves gradually on own improving healing process. Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.