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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Bruised Shin Bone

I was kicked in the shin about 2 months ago playing soccer. It immediately swelled up and bruised slightly after I was kicked. It was painful to touch and walk on for about 2 weeks, but I continued to participate in soccer and track. 2 months later, it is still swollen and bruised. It feels like there is an indent in my leg. Could it be broken?
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Hello,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you injured your shin 2 months ago playing soccer and was bruised slightly. Now it swollen and bruised. As you have not rested and continued to participate in soccer so it not healed. Treatment of it is rest. Walking should be avoided.You can get your x ray of leg to see for any undisplaced fracture.Keep leg elevated on pillow at night and resting time. As far as possible avoid keeping limb dependent(keep it elevated). Analgesics (diclofenac three times a day after meals) can be used for pain. Vitamin B-complex and Vitamin C supplementation can used to promote healing.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Bruised Shin Bone

Hello,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you injured your shin 2 months ago playing soccer and was bruised slightly. Now it swollen and bruised. As you have not rested and continued to participate in soccer so it not healed. Treatment of it is rest. Walking should be avoided.You can get your x ray of leg to see for any undisplaced fracture.Keep leg elevated on pillow at night and resting time. As far as possible avoid keeping limb dependent(keep it elevated). Analgesics (diclofenac three times a day after meals) can be used for pain. Vitamin B-complex and Vitamin C supplementation can used to promote healing.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.