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Suggest Remedy For Swollen, Painful Shin With A Bruise On Ankle Post An Injury

My husband hit his shin with a small sledgehammer, it swelled immediately and extremely. He could still walk but limped. He came home and I had him keep it iced, elevated and gave him ibuprofen. Next day it was hard to tell he even had a injury and didn't seem to be in much pain. On the 3rd day it's hurting and still taking the ibuprofen. On 4th day it's actually showing a bruise on the side of calf and at ankle although he hit the front middle of his shin. Should we be worried or get him to Dr?
Wed, 29 Jul 2015
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury.
The swelling is caused due to accumulation of fluid and blood (haematoma) following the impact.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac + Serratiopeptidase (to be taken after food) and Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones.

If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult his Doctor/ Orthopaedician for a proper clinical evaluation.
X ray of the leg and ankle joint can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.
Till then, he should maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.

Wishing him a Good Health.
Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Swollen, Painful Shin With A Bruise On Ankle Post An Injury

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury. The swelling is caused due to accumulation of fluid and blood (haematoma) following the impact. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac + Serratiopeptidase (to be taken after food) and Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals). Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones. If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult his Doctor/ Orthopaedician for a proper clinical evaluation. X ray of the leg and ankle joint can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. Till then, he should maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress. Wishing him a Good Health. Take care.