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What Is The Squishy Painful And Swollen Lump At The Site Of Injury?
My friend got kicked very hard during soccer practice today and there is a huge swollen lump on the side of her shin/ankle. The lump is squishy, not hard. She can still walk but it hurts a considerable amount. She thinks it's probably just a bruise, but the swelling seems too severe... any ideas?
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
It might be just a bruise indeed. However sometimes such injury can cause veins rupture and some blood collection in the soft tissues. Bone fracture is also possible.
That is why, I suggest your friend to consult a doctor. Foot X-ray should be done. In case of doubts, also ultrasound should be done to rule out hematoma.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Thank you for the query.
It might be just a bruise indeed. However sometimes such injury can cause veins rupture and some blood collection in the soft tissues. Bone fracture is also possible.
That is why, I suggest your friend to consult a doctor. Foot X-ray should be done. In case of doubts, also ultrasound should be done to rule out hematoma.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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