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Lump On Shin, Redness And Swelling In Leg, Difficulty Walking
about 2 months ago i lump appeared on my shin . it felt like a bruise but i hadnt injured it. its gotten a lot bigger and red and my leg swells up if i walk on it. i injured it 5 yrs. ago in a car accident and i now have a rod. my leg was smashed between a car and tree. but it has not caused me any problems in 4 yrs. what could it be?
Thu, 24 May 2012
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Thanks for writing to us.
The lump on your shin is not likely to be asociated with the acciedent you had 5 years ago. From your descrition, it seems to be due to a hematoma or a stress fracture. You need investigations like X-ry and MRI of the affected area to find out the cause. Consulting an orthopedician will be helpful.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The lump on your shin is not likely to be asociated with the acciedent you had 5 years ago. From your descrition, it seems to be due to a hematoma or a stress fracture. You need investigations like X-ry and MRI of the affected area to find out the cause. Consulting an orthopedician will be helpful.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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