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Suggest Treatment For Painful Bump On Shin Bone
Question: I bumped my shin bone a week ago and a bump has developed that is now annoyingly painful. I am 65 yrs old and 180 #. I did try ice packs several days ago. What can I do to reduce the swelling/pain?
Brief Answer:
Alsi antiinflamatory mediation advisable
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
a bone bruise can need several weeks to heal somtimes. For the swelling and pain in addition to cooling there is antiinflammatory/ antipain- medication like ibuprofene or similar available and mostly effective.
Your local doc will know about this.
Best regards
Alsi antiinflamatory mediation advisable
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
a bone bruise can need several weeks to heal somtimes. For the swelling and pain in addition to cooling there is antiinflammatory/ antipain- medication like ibuprofene or similar available and mostly effective.
Your local doc will know about this.
Best regards
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