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What Causes Edema, Pain And Numbness In Shins And Bruising After Injury?

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Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 2015
Question: I fell 2 days ago and both my shins took the impact. I have edema, pain and numbness over the area affected. I am fair and bruise easily, however there is no bruising to these areas. I have no difficulty ambulating. Should I suck it up and it will self resolve?
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Okay to wait

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
You have a mild injury of the periosteum which is close to the skin in the shin area.
There is no fracture .
It will resolve with time. You may use Reparil tablets for faster resolution.
Take care
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What Causes Edema, Pain And Numbness In Shins And Bruising After Injury?

Brief Answer: Okay to wait Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. You have a mild injury of the periosteum which is close to the skin in the shin area. There is no fracture . It will resolve with time. You may use Reparil tablets for faster resolution. Take care