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Hit On Shin, Swollen, Burning Sensation, Sharp Pain. Should I Be Concerned?
Hi, I slipped and fell at work 4days days ago. Apparently I hit my shin hard on the kitchen floor, right afterwards there was a burning sensation and started to swell. I went home and iced the swollen part and rested for the night. Since then it has bruised up, swelling has went down a little but there s still a small swollen bump outside the bruised area. There s a sharp pain whenever I press on it, I ve been trying to ice it as much as possible but I m still walking around doing daily work activities. Should I be concerned? Or should I just let it heal with rest?
Wed, 6 Jun 2012
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
The symptoms you have make me suspicious of a hair line fracture.Do not bear much weight on the affected limb and try to mobilise with a crepe bandage or brace.
Do visit the specialist who may ask for xray which can show the fracture and essential management can be planned.
Wish you good health.
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
The symptoms you have make me suspicious of a hair line fracture.Do not bear much weight on the affected limb and try to mobilise with a crepe bandage or brace.
Do visit the specialist who may ask for xray which can show the fracture and essential management can be planned.
Wish you good health.
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