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Why Has Bruising On Foot Lasted For Months Resulting In Intense Pain?

A bruise that has lasted 3 months now. The bruise is now a center for shooting pain the pain goes down the leg from the bruise. Bruise is located on shin bone. Pain goes to the foot but hurts less there. The pain registered at a 5 on the 1-10 pain scale. Possible cause? And what action if any should be taken?
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcare magic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
Since so much time has passed and you are not better I think this was not just a simple bruise.
Did you had a Xray of the shin bone to exclude any problem with the bone like a hair line fracture of the shin bone.
If not I suggest you to do so.
If Xray is Ok than the second most propable cause might be a soft tissue hematoma which is collection of the blood in the zone of brusing and this may take more time from the body to absorb.
Wish you quick recovery.
Dr. Selmani
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Why Has Bruising On Foot Lasted For Months Resulting In Intense Pain?

Hello, Thank you for using Healthcare magic. I read your question and understood your concern. Since so much time has passed and you are not better I think this was not just a simple bruise. Did you had a Xray of the shin bone to exclude any problem with the bone like a hair line fracture of the shin bone. If not I suggest you to do so. If Xray is Ok than the second most propable cause might be a soft tissue hematoma which is collection of the blood in the zone of brusing and this may take more time from the body to absorb. Wish you quick recovery. Dr. Selmani