Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Fall On The Upper Shin, Have Persistent Large On Bump On The Spot After Weeks, Pains On Pressing. Treatment Required?
I recently fell on my upper shin about 2 inches below the knee cap by slipping and falling on the edge of a bench with all my weight on it. I instantly received a bump on it about the size of me knee cap. 2 weeks later, i still have a fairly large bump on my leg in the spot that i received the injury that feels hard as bone to the touch. The only time i feel pain from it is when i press it against anything or knell. Sooo my question is what is it and is it a health risk, should i go see a doctor?
Wed, 12 Sep 2012
Hello calobm
Thanks for posting your query
You had an injury over your upper shin & swelling occurs after that.
It may be a soft tisuse injury or a fracture.
final diagnosis can be made by an x-ray.
So you have to visit an orthopaedic surgeon for examination of knee and x-ray as needed.
Regards
Thanks for posting your query
You had an injury over your upper shin & swelling occurs after that.
It may be a soft tisuse injury or a fracture.
final diagnosis can be made by an x-ray.
So you have to visit an orthopaedic surgeon for examination of knee and x-ray as needed.
Regards
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on X ray
Loading Online Doctors....