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Suggest Treatment For Throbbing Pain In Shin
I bumped my shin today (trying to be funny) and it hurt and I immediately hit a good sized bump that hurt. I put ice on it for a good 45 min and took 4 Advil and the swelling went down by tonight it has come back up some and is throbbing. Any advice?Thank you.
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
Hi there, thanks for your question at HCM
A bump or bruise on the shin would usually take around a week or two days to resolve. Rest, Ice and bandage application over first 2 to 3 days accelerate this process of healing and reduce the amount of pain and swelling. I suggest you to continue the same. I would suggest you tpnsee your physician if you have pain on standing or walking, the swelling doesn't subside by a week or you are on blood thinners.
Otherwise you will be better in a week's time.
Hope this helps.
All the best.Regards.
Dr.SBK
A bump or bruise on the shin would usually take around a week or two days to resolve. Rest, Ice and bandage application over first 2 to 3 days accelerate this process of healing and reduce the amount of pain and swelling. I suggest you to continue the same. I would suggest you tpnsee your physician if you have pain on standing or walking, the swelling doesn't subside by a week or you are on blood thinners.
Otherwise you will be better in a week's time.
Hope this helps.
All the best.Regards.
Dr.SBK
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