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Suggest Bruise And Pain On The Tibia
My 11 y.o. son tripped on the playground 1-2 weeks ago, and hit his tibia pretty hard. While the bruising is resolving with compression worn constantly, the lump remains. The bump is 3-4 cm diam, and 0.5 cm raised. Direct pressure to the bump elicits pain (6-7/10), but otherwise he is running around and usually forgets his leg hurts. Should I still take him in and get X-Rays?
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
Hello,
The symptoms of your son seem to be related to the injury. The bump is caused by local inflammation.
I suggest using cold compresses and a light bandage. I also suggest using Tylenol for the pain. In my opinion the X-ray is needed to exclude a fracture.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms of your son seem to be related to the injury. The bump is caused by local inflammation.
I suggest using cold compresses and a light bandage. I also suggest using Tylenol for the pain. In my opinion the X-ray is needed to exclude a fracture.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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