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How Can Bruising And Swelling Of Shin Be Treated?

HI! I got hit in the shin with a softball on 6/18/14 and it is now 6/25/14. My shin bruised and swelled imediately after being hit. I finished the game just fine, however, these last few days my shin is in a lot of pain. It hurts a little to walk and if I sit too long (at work) then it hurts to lift it and move it. It is still bruised and still swollen. I did ice it after it happened...in between innings and after the game. Is this normal for it to still be so sore? Thank you so much!!
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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The soft tissue around the bone has been injured. You need to apply ice, keep the limb elevated. Take pain killers twice a day for 5 days after meals. Get an Xray to rule out fracture.
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How Can Bruising And Swelling Of Shin Be Treated?

The soft tissue around the bone has been injured. You need to apply ice, keep the limb elevated. Take pain killers twice a day for 5 days after meals. Get an Xray to rule out fracture.