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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Shin
I was hit one week ago by a softball directly to my shin. It immediately swelled to a golf ball size. Is ice I have applied ice and now heat. My foot has swelled up and severe bruising has occurred all over my foot and ankle on both sides. After I elevate my leg or in the morning putting any weight in my leg is almost unbearable. After the blood circulates after a few minutes walking is possible just slightly uncomfortable. The brushing all over my foot and ankle causes me concern. The shin bruise where I was directly hit still is very very painful but hopeful that will subside. Can you please provide any recommendations? Could it be fractured or why is my foot so swollen and brusing so severe? Thank you!
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
Hello,
I have studied your case. Swelling in foot due to a shin injury can be due to following reasons.
1.Diabetes
2.High blood pressure
3.Blood thinner medicines.
You have not given any other history. But if you are having one of any thing mentioned above then it explains swelling. there is no chance of fracture by hitting ball on shin. Still there is no harm in getting x ray. till then you can apply compression bandage. Get blood investigation to check if your sugar and blood coagulation profile is normal. Accordingly further treatment can be given. I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
I have studied your case. Swelling in foot due to a shin injury can be due to following reasons.
1.Diabetes
2.High blood pressure
3.Blood thinner medicines.
You have not given any other history. But if you are having one of any thing mentioned above then it explains swelling. there is no chance of fracture by hitting ball on shin. Still there is no harm in getting x ray. till then you can apply compression bandage. Get blood investigation to check if your sugar and blood coagulation profile is normal. Accordingly further treatment can be given. I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
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