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Is Swollen Shin With Mild Pain After A Hit Normal?

I recently struck my shin on the metal edge of a wheelbarrow and within seconds it swelled up to the size of a golfball. Oddly enough, a few days later, the swelling is still present (a noticeable bump), although there's no real pain (except a mild tenderness around the swelling), no discomfort while walking on it, and no noticeable discoloration, etc. Given that the swelling has decreased marginally, I was just curious as to what has likely happened, given that I've never had such an injury before. Middle-aged, relatively good health. Thanks.
Fri, 11 Jul 2014
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Not to worry about the swelling as it will subside gradually with in 15-20 days. Some times there is hematoma formation as you have mentioned that you hit a metal surface, so hematoma will resolve slowly. You can give hot fomentation on the affected area and wait and watch for it to subside on its own. For tenderness take a painkiller containing serratiopeptidase........................tc care.
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Is Swollen Shin With Mild Pain After A Hit Normal?

Not to worry about the swelling as it will subside gradually with in 15-20 days. Some times there is hematoma formation as you have mentioned that you hit a metal surface, so hematoma will resolve slowly. You can give hot fomentation on the affected area and wait and watch for it to subside on its own. For tenderness take a painkiller containing serratiopeptidase........................tc care.