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Should I Consult A Doctor For The Swelling In The Injury Spot?

I got hit in the tibia just superior to my medial malleolus with a hockey puck early last May. I saw my doctor and he said I didn t need an x-ray because I was walking fine and had good movement. A week after I got hit, I developed what my doctor said was cellulitis at the site of the injury and I was put on antibiotics, which cleared up the infection. It s now November and with any exercise (mild, like a day of walking, or moderate, like playing hockey) I develop swelling and pain at the injury site. Last weekend I also started having pain in my arch associated with swelling and pain in my leg where I got hit. Should I just keep waiting it out to see if it heals or go seek a second opinion?
Fri, 9 May 2014
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Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic forum.
Since there occurs repeated pain and swelling with exercise,there is likely a bone injury.It is better to have an x-ray and rule it out.An orthopedist may help you better.
Take care,Thank you.
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Should I Consult A Doctor For The Swelling In The Injury Spot?

Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic forum. Since there occurs repeated pain and swelling with exercise,there is likely a bone injury.It is better to have an x-ray and rule it out.An orthopedist may help you better. Take care,Thank you.