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What Could Pain, Swelling And Bruising Of Shin Following An Injury Indicate?

My boyfriend hit his shin bone very hard on a trailer hitch four days ago. There was a goose egg and now most of that is gone but there s a lot of swelling and pain. This morning a strange bruise and more swelling appeared about 5 inches below the injury. He says he s in a lot of pain.
Mon, 6 May 2019
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Hi,

Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may develop soon after the injury. Acute injuries usually require prompt medical evaluation and may include: Bruises (contusions), which occur when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, often from a twist, bump, or fall. He needs to evaluate for fracture. He limb should me mobilized and should be kept elevated to prevent from further swelling. The more swelling the more pain may occur.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist
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What Could Pain, Swelling And Bruising Of Shin Following An Injury Indicate?

Hi, Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may develop soon after the injury. Acute injuries usually require prompt medical evaluation and may include: Bruises (contusions), which occur when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, often from a twist, bump, or fall. He needs to evaluate for fracture. He limb should me mobilized and should be kept elevated to prevent from further swelling. The more swelling the more pain may occur. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist