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How Can Swelling In The Shin Be Treated?

Family dog ran past me bumping into shin...it is still swollen after 2 weeks...had ultra sound no blood clots...lump no longer hurts to touch but hard lump remains...iced and used moist heating pad...skin in area is peeling...i apply presser with massage roller it has gone down some but still thetr.
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
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here is some usefull measures I can provide.

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Shin splints normally require that you take a break from certain physical activities and give your legs time to rest. The discomfort will usually resolve completely in a few hours or at most in a few days with rest and limited activity. The suggested amount of downtime is typically about two weeks. During this time, you can engage in sports or activities that are less likely to cause additional harm to your legs. These activities include swimming or walking. Your doctor will often suggest that you do the following:

keep your legs elevated
use ice packs to reduce swelling
take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, such as ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, acetaminophen
wear elastic compression bandages
use a foam roller to massage your shins
Check with your doctor before restarting any activities. Warming up before exercising is also a good way to make sure your legs aren’t sore.

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How Can Swelling In The Shin Be Treated?

here is some usefull measures I can provide. Home remedies Shin splints normally require that you take a break from certain physical activities and give your legs time to rest. The discomfort will usually resolve completely in a few hours or at most in a few days with rest and limited activity. The suggested amount of downtime is typically about two weeks. During this time, you can engage in sports or activities that are less likely to cause additional harm to your legs. These activities include swimming or walking. Your doctor will often suggest that you do the following: keep your legs elevated use ice packs to reduce swelling take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, such as ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, acetaminophen wear elastic compression bandages use a foam roller to massage your shins Check with your doctor before restarting any activities. Warming up before exercising is also a good way to make sure your legs aren’t sore. I hope you happy with information kindly rate it. thank you.