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Question: I fell almost 5 hours ago and hit my right shin just beneath my knee on the concrete steps. A knot formed and has yet to disappear or even lessen in size. And at times pain shoots down from the area. I expect there to be bruising, but was wondering how long I should expect it to remain like this?
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that it generally takes at least 5 days for any injury to resolve plus if the area of injury is on some joint or area of constant movement it may take longer .
Next I will advise you to get a tetanus toxoid shot if there is any evidence of visible blood to be on safer side . You can take naproxen 250 mg twice a day for pain and swelling after consulting your treating doctor.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am currently 2 months pregnant and am unable to take naproxen. Is there anything else I could do?
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
If you are pregnant then I will not advise you to take anything because its a minor bruise and will heal on its own . You can however apply betadine or mupirocin ointment over the bruised area that will accelerate healing .
Dr. Shruti
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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