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How Can The Large Bruise On Lower Shin Be Treated?

I got hit in the lower shin about 9 or 10 days ago. It is still completely numb over that spot, there is also a large bruise (not too crazy in color) and it has spread down to my ankle and foot. More importantly however I wonder... why is my shin (where I was hit) all squishy, almost like memory foam (not a soft), when I push on the area, there is an indent that stays. Is it pus? It is infected? Not sure what this is!
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Hello,

This might be possibly secondarily infected. better meet local physician as he or she will be able to asses if further investigation is needed such as X-ray.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shriya Naique Nachinolcar, General & Family Physician
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How Can The Large Bruise On Lower Shin Be Treated?

Hello, This might be possibly secondarily infected. better meet local physician as he or she will be able to asses if further investigation is needed such as X-ray. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shriya Naique Nachinolcar, General & Family Physician