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Shin Injury. Broken Skin, Bruising, Leg Pain When Walking, Toe Pain. Need To Go To Doctor?

Hi, last Sunday I hit my shin very hard on the corner of my bed. It was quite painful, and I broke the skin. It still is bruised, and my leg has ached after prolonged walking. Yesterday my foot started to hurt underneath my third toe. Today it hurts to walk on it after a short walk with my dog. Is a trip to the doctor warranted?
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Hi!
welcome to HCM!
Most contusions are minor and heal quickly but severe contusions can cause deep tissue damage and can lead to complications .
Sometimes a pool of blood collects within damaged tissue, forming a lump over the injury (hematoma).Contusions cause swelling and pain near the injury. The injured muscle may feel weak and stiff.
To control pain, bleeding, and inflammation, icing is good ,wrap ice in a bag and do it twice at least.keep the muscle in a gentle stretch position and Rest .If no relief then get examined by an orthopedician and get x-ray done for knee region.
take antiinflammatory and analgesic medications for pain relief.
DO NOT massage the injured area.
Take care!
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Shin Injury. Broken Skin, Bruising, Leg Pain When Walking, Toe Pain. Need To Go To Doctor?

Hi! welcome to HCM! Most contusions are minor and heal quickly but severe contusions can cause deep tissue damage and can lead to complications . Sometimes a pool of blood collects within damaged tissue, forming a lump over the injury (hematoma).Contusions cause swelling and pain near the injury. The injured muscle may feel weak and stiff. To control pain, bleeding, and inflammation, icing is good ,wrap ice in a bag and do it twice at least.keep the muscle in a gentle stretch position and Rest .If no relief then get examined by an orthopedician and get x-ray done for knee region. take antiinflammatory and analgesic medications for pain relief. DO NOT massage the injured area. Take care!