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Suggest Treatment For A Painful Dent In The Shin After Recurrent Injury At The Same Spot
I accident hit my own shin with my heel very hard a month ago. There was a little dent in my shin and it hurt to walk on it got a bit better though but never fully healed and I have re-injured the same spot and there is a slight dent again but I can barely see a bruise and it hurts pretty bad.
Mon, 5 Feb 2024
Hi,
Shin is an area where tibia bone lies just under skin and so direct hit can injure bone and so pain is unbearable. Mostly ice compress, rest, pain medicine like Ibuprofen twice a day after food suffices, Yet, in case, pain is increasing along with swelling after 2-3 days of home care. You should consult a doctor to exclude possible fracture.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Shin is an area where tibia bone lies just under skin and so direct hit can injure bone and so pain is unbearable. Mostly ice compress, rest, pain medicine like Ibuprofen twice a day after food suffices, Yet, in case, pain is increasing along with swelling after 2-3 days of home care. You should consult a doctor to exclude possible fracture.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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