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What Causes Severe Pain In Shin Due To Hitting?

my friend hit his shin in a collision with another person and fell. Now he is feeling immense deep pain in his shin on the outer, anterior side. He can move his leg, although it is very painful. I am wondering if there is a chance the bone cracked or broken and I should take him to the hospital immediately or if the bone is possibly bruised and he should just rest.
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury. X ray of the leg will be helpful in detecting any bone fracture.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by heat therapy, application of analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination.
Till then, he should maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.

Wishing your friend a Good Health.
Take care.
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What Causes Severe Pain In Shin Due To Hitting?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury. X ray of the leg will be helpful in detecting any bone fracture. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by heat therapy, application of analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals). Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination. Till then, he should maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress. Wishing your friend a Good Health. Take care.