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Suggest Treatment For Bruises And Brown Discoloration On Skin

When ever I bump my shins the skin damages really easily, it will take weeks to heal and I am then left with a dark brown discoloration of the skin which takes years to fade, I still have a mark from an injury over 10 years ago, can you tell me why this happens
Mon, 22 Jul 2019
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello,

As per your history, it may be due to blunt trauma.

For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.

You may require X Ray of affected shin after orthopedician consultation.

You can apply heparin ointment locally. Apply ice.

Use support while walking.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Bruises And Brown Discoloration On Skin

Hello, As per your history, it may be due to blunt trauma. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. You may require X Ray of affected shin after orthopedician consultation. You can apply heparin ointment locally. Apply ice. Use support while walking. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician