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What Causes Swelling On Shin Post Injury?

Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2015

Question: 4 days ago I fell into a hole scraping and bruising my shin and praining my ankle. a medic on the trip checked me out and determined that no bones are broken. the swelling and pain from the sprain is decreasing, but in the last couple of hours I noticed the swelling on my shin when I press it with my finger it takes a while for it to return back to normal level. it does not hurt but I am getting on a long flight to Nigeria in a few hours and wanted to check why it was a different kind of swelling?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

In order to help you better I need more info regarding the swelling

1. Is the swelling there on both your shins or just the wounded one?
2. Is there any change of color over it?
3. Are on any regular medications? Please list them

I am awaiting your reply

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (6 minutes later)

1. The swelling is only on the wounded shin
2. There is no change in color and the scrapes next to the swelling are healing well.
3. I am not on any regular medications other then vitamins, 5 htp to help me sleep and cetirizine for allergies

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
NSAID induced edeme

Detailed Answer:
Hello

The swelling over the shin could be the side effect of the ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is from the class of non steroidal anti inflammatory agent ( NSAID) which common causes swelling of the lower limbs. Do not worry about it, it should come down in a few days. The swelling might increase as you going to take a long flight.
Sleeping with leg end elevated and avoided prolonged sitting position will bring down the edema

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (9 minutes later)

Thank you dr XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello

You are most welcome. I wish you a safe and happy journey

Regards

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar