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How To Get Rid The Swelling And Bruise In The Shin?

I hit my shin pretty hard against a metal object 5 days ago. It hurt but I kept working. I work 12 hour shifts on my feet and even though the pain has eased up some the swelling is still really bad. The bruising has now started and is down to my foot. The swelling goes from the middle of my shin to my ankle, especially when I remove my socks. Is this normal? I work on an off shore oil rig and won t be back to town for another week. I just want to know if I could be hurting it more by standing or should I find a way to see a doctor?
Thu, 28 Apr 2014
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that due to traumatic injury to the shin there has been inflammation of soft tissues leading and accumulation of inflammatory exudate in the soft tissues leading to swelling.
Bruising is due to ruptured blood vessels leading to accumulation of blood into the soft tissues..
As you are able to walk and the leg is bearing weight there does not seems to be any bony fracture..
I would suggest you to take Ibuprofen for relieving pain..
You can do cool compresses to reduce inflammation, pain and swelling..
You can apply Heparin gel to fade away bruising..
You can elevate your leg while lying down..
Apply Analgesic gel like Diclofenac to relieve pain..
In case of no improvement in a week consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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How To Get Rid The Swelling And Bruise In The Shin?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that due to traumatic injury to the shin there has been inflammation of soft tissues leading and accumulation of inflammatory exudate in the soft tissues leading to swelling. Bruising is due to ruptured blood vessels leading to accumulation of blood into the soft tissues.. As you are able to walk and the leg is bearing weight there does not seems to be any bony fracture.. I would suggest you to take Ibuprofen for relieving pain.. You can do cool compresses to reduce inflammation, pain and swelling.. You can apply Heparin gel to fade away bruising.. You can elevate your leg while lying down.. Apply Analgesic gel like Diclofenac to relieve pain.. In case of no improvement in a week consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.