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How To Treat A Severe Shin Injury?

Hi! 3 days ago I injured my shin right below my knee. I ran into a metal bar sticking out of a car trailer. It instantly swole to the size of a baseball & very painful! The swelling has now gone down my leg quite a few inches and the bruise is huge. The area is very warm to touch and now every time I get up to walk after propping leg up, I have a severe burning sensation and its extremely painful to put any weight on it. Should I be worried about anything & should I go see my doc?
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
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yes. you must consult your doctor immediately. the condition seems to be hematoma which has got infected. in that case you need rest, splintage, antibiotics, analgesics and sos surgery to get rid of swelling and infection
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How To Treat A Severe Shin Injury?

yes. you must consult your doctor immediately. the condition seems to be hematoma which has got infected. in that case you need rest, splintage, antibiotics, analgesics and sos surgery to get rid of swelling and infection