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Throbbing Pain, Swelling, Bruise After Hitting Hard On Shin. Pain During Movement. Will It Heal Itself?
I fell one week ago and hit my shin pretty hard on the edge of a step. Initially it dented in, then swelled and bruised. A few days later I started experiencing a throbbing pain about 4 inches below where I hit my shin. Its very tender to the touch and It seems to get a little worse every day. It hurts worse when it's been immobilized or when I cross my legs. It also is a little sunken in, slightly warm to the touch and the skin over that area is splotchy light pink. The area I hit is still bruised and swollen. I'm hoping its something that will heal itself, I have a very high deductible insurance and can't really afford a $2,000 ER!bill :-(
Thu, 1 Aug 2013
Hi,
It seems that you might be having infection over the part giving rise to bruises and throbbing pain.
Go for one antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicine courses after consulting your doctor.
apply antibiotic cream locally after cleaning.
Ok and take care.
It seems that you might be having infection over the part giving rise to bruises and throbbing pain.
Go for one antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicine courses after consulting your doctor.
apply antibiotic cream locally after cleaning.
Ok and take care.
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