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Suggest Treatment For Discolored Bruise On Shin Long After Injury
hello doc. My question has to do with the color of a 10 month old injury while doing a Spartan Beast challenge in Temecula California. The injury happened when another participant knocked loose a ragged stone on a steep decent that impacted my lower right shin just above the foot. The bone was bruised and the skin was traumatized and looked awful with a deep redness. I was able to continue on for another 3+ hours without medical assistant. Ten months later the injury has localized soreness and is a mid brown color. I am Caucasian so the scar is quite visible. Just wondering if I should be concerned with the color. I am a 55 year old male with no other medical conditions. I also experience a serious case of restless legs when I first lay down to sleep every night. Often times I have to get up and sleep on the couch in order not to disrupt my wife s sleep. Would love to understand if these two conditions are related or if the skin color is worrisome.
Mon, 23 May 2022
Hello,
You are suffering from discolored bruise on the shin after injury. Ten months later there is soreness that is localized. Your symptoms may be indicative of injury or damage to the nerve due to which you are having soreness and discomfort. You are suggested to get clinically examined by an orthopedist. Your treating doctor will examine the bruise physically by its distinct color and look. He may require to get you repeat X-rays to check for bone fractures. For detailed study he may order for CT / MRI.
He may ask you to get blood tests done to check for clotting disorders and vitamin deficiencies. Get tests done for osteoarthritis as it may trigger RLS symptoms. If nerve damage is detected at the trauma site, RLS may be correlated. RLS often occurs due to peripheral neuropathy, injury, iron deficiency, hereditary, etc. Stay away from addictions if any. Rest and elevate the injured area to prevent swelling and relieve pain.
Apply ice packs, wrap the ice pack in a towel and apply ice for no more than 15 minutes at a time. Repeat throughout the day. Apply Thrombophob ointment on the affected area to reduce soreness and inflammation. Take pain relieving medicines like Acetaminophen or Naproxen, one SOS when needed. Take adequate vitamin C and K in your diet. Your treating doctor will treat RLS with muscle relaxants, opioids if required. Get treated at the earliest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are suffering from discolored bruise on the shin after injury. Ten months later there is soreness that is localized. Your symptoms may be indicative of injury or damage to the nerve due to which you are having soreness and discomfort. You are suggested to get clinically examined by an orthopedist. Your treating doctor will examine the bruise physically by its distinct color and look. He may require to get you repeat X-rays to check for bone fractures. For detailed study he may order for CT / MRI.
He may ask you to get blood tests done to check for clotting disorders and vitamin deficiencies. Get tests done for osteoarthritis as it may trigger RLS symptoms. If nerve damage is detected at the trauma site, RLS may be correlated. RLS often occurs due to peripheral neuropathy, injury, iron deficiency, hereditary, etc. Stay away from addictions if any. Rest and elevate the injured area to prevent swelling and relieve pain.
Apply ice packs, wrap the ice pack in a towel and apply ice for no more than 15 minutes at a time. Repeat throughout the day. Apply Thrombophob ointment on the affected area to reduce soreness and inflammation. Take pain relieving medicines like Acetaminophen or Naproxen, one SOS when needed. Take adequate vitamin C and K in your diet. Your treating doctor will treat RLS with muscle relaxants, opioids if required. Get treated at the earliest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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