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What Treatment Can I Rely On For Shin Injury?

Hi doc, I just fell from a windowsill where I was hanging some blinds and hit my shin against a radiator. It is quite painful, and I am having pain while flexing my foot. I was wondering if I should go To a doctor about this, or just have home treatment. Thanks
Mon, 30 Jan 2017
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Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using healthcaremagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..

In my opinion if your injured leg could withstand your body weight without the help of your other leg ( weight bearing ) some analgesics when needed only ,icing it for the first 48 hours , massaging it with topical gels , elevating your leg will be fine .
If pain persists with swelling i recommend an X ray to exclude minor fissures or fractures .

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What Treatment Can I Rely On For Shin Injury?

Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using healthcaremagic site , I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. In my opinion if your injured leg could withstand your body weight without the help of your other leg ( weight bearing ) some analgesics when needed only ,icing it for the first 48 hours , massaging it with topical gels , elevating your leg will be fine . If pain persists with swelling i recommend an X ray to exclude minor fissures or fractures . Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.