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Leg And Shin Injury, Bump, Swelling, Bruising. Treatment Options?
I got hit in the leg with a slapshot in hockey and the puck hit my shin. There was a bump and swelling right after it happened and bruising with in a couple days. Its now been 3 and a half weeks and the bump is still there and the bruising is slight but it has bruised under the bump now. It looks like a thin bruise under it. What is wrong with my leg?
Sat, 8 Dec 2012
Hello.
Thanks for posting your query.
From description , this lump most probably formed due to haematoma formation which might get fibrosed or calcified.
It will take few weeks to months to get disappear.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily).
Wishing you good health
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Thanks for posting your query.
From description , this lump most probably formed due to haematoma formation which might get fibrosed or calcified.
It will take few weeks to months to get disappear.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily).
Wishing you good health
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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