Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Banged Shin, Applied Neosporin, Area Below Scrape Feels Numb. Advise ?
My son banged his shin at the swimming pool and had a 4 to 5 inch scrape. We put neosporin on the scrape and he was fine. Now two weeks later he said his leg about two to three inches below the scrape feels numb. I looked at it and he has a area about three inches around that is hard. No bruise. No pain. Is a little warm on that spot. Please advise.
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
Hi.
There might be having some infection over that part.
Go for one antibiotic medicine course after consulting your doctor.
After infection becomes clear he will be alright.
If problem persisted, then gho for x-ray of shin to rule out any infection in shin of tibia.
Ok and take care.
There might be having some infection over that part.
Go for one antibiotic medicine course after consulting your doctor.
After infection becomes clear he will be alright.
If problem persisted, then gho for x-ray of shin to rule out any infection in shin of tibia.
Ok and take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on X ray
Loading Online Doctors....