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i bumped my shin on a box , it hurt but not really painful. that night it started to swell now it's 3 times bigger than it should be..my sock is leaving a dent all the way around about 1" deep. Is this serious or could i do a home remedy with/cold packs?
Thank you for your questions. I would like to start by saying i hope you do not have a blood disorder because that could be a hematoma, a blood collection below the skin. If you do not know please get a coagulation profile done secondly If you can bear weight on your leg without severe pain then it is not a fracture in which case i suggest only ice packs will do. Give it 4 weeks time to completely go down I hope you feel better
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Bruise On Shin
Thank you for your questions. I would like to start by saying i hope you do not have a blood disorder because that could be a hematoma, a blood collection below the skin. If you do not know please get a coagulation profile done secondly If you can bear weight on your leg without severe pain then it is not a fracture in which case i suggest only ice packs will do. Give it 4 weeks time to completely go down I hope you feel better