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Is Antibacterial Ointment Sufficient To Cure Injury On The Shin?

Four weeks ago my son injured his shin playing football when another player struck him with his football cleats. There was a minor laceration which I cleaned and applied antibacterial ointment to. There is a persistent hard bump that remains which is approximately the size of half a walnut shell. Should I be concerned about the bump?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist 's  Response
Hello,
Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.
I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that there is no need to worry continue your antibacterial ointment if you find any pus or discharge than start oral treatment with antibiotics.

I will be happy to answer all your future concern.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious disease specialist.
Wish you a best health at health care magic.
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Is Antibacterial Ointment Sufficient To Cure Injury On The Shin?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that there is no need to worry continue your antibacterial ointment if you find any pus or discharge than start oral treatment with antibiotics. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious disease specialist. Wish you a best health at health care magic.