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What Causes Persistent Pain And Swelling In The Shin Post Self Injury?
Banged my right shin hard against the base of a heavy wrought iron coat stand 10 days ago. It was painful after bruising went down ..still sore & swollen. Went to walk in centre & diagnosed with cellulitis ....3 days on.. after taking given antibiotics...it s still painful. Could it be a fracture?
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns.
Meet orthopedic surgeon for proper assessment. There is need to the x ray of the affected leg to rule out fracture
meet orthopedic surgeon
Meanwhile stay calm and use acetaminophen to relieve pain
Get well soon
Hope your query is adequately addressed if you still have any feel free to ask
Regards
Dr Saad Sultan
I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns.
Meet orthopedic surgeon for proper assessment. There is need to the x ray of the affected leg to rule out fracture
meet orthopedic surgeon
Meanwhile stay calm and use acetaminophen to relieve pain
Get well soon
Hope your query is adequately addressed if you still have any feel free to ask
Regards
Dr Saad Sultan
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