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What To Do For Swelling From Ankle To Shin After Being Kicked In The Shin?
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I was kicked in the shin a week ago and bruising began immedietly but i could walk. 40 mins later a HUGE amount of swelling occured i could no longer put any pressure on my leg and had to get wheeled out of class and picked up early. The next day it was still very swollen and painful but i decided to suck it up and go to school by the end of the day i couldnt walk again i spent the friday saturday and sunday on crutches this monday i went to school the swelling wasnt as bad but still significant and terrible bruising i played soccer still the next day(today) the same symptoms and i played soccer again but my leg is really hurting. The swelling is from my ankle to the top and side of my shin/calve. My leg constantly goes to sleep and i cant fully extend my leg.
I was kicked in the shin a week ago and bruising began immedietly but i could walk. 40 mins later a HUGE amount of swelling occured i could no longer put any pressure on my leg and had to get wheeled out of class and picked up early. The next day it was still very swollen and painful but i decided to suck it up and go to school by the end of the day i couldnt walk again i spent the friday saturday and sunday on crutches this monday i went to school the swelling wasnt as bad but still significant and terrible bruising i played soccer still the next day(today) the same symptoms and i played soccer again but my leg is really hurting. The swelling is from my ankle to the top and side of my shin/calve. My leg constantly goes to sleep and i cant fully extend my leg.
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
Hello,
I have studied your case history.
Kick injury lead to tibial injury or joint ligament injury.
Traumatic injury can lead to bruise due to hematoma formation.
If there is fracture in your leg bone then it is difficult to walk on it
You will need X ray of knee and leg.
Clinical examination is important to rule out knee or ankle ligament injury
For these symptoms analgesic and medication can be started.
Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage over leg or use supportive splint. Do ice fomentation and rest to leg.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
I have studied your case history.
Kick injury lead to tibial injury or joint ligament injury.
Traumatic injury can lead to bruise due to hematoma formation.
If there is fracture in your leg bone then it is difficult to walk on it
You will need X ray of knee and leg.
Clinical examination is important to rule out knee or ankle ligament injury
For these symptoms analgesic and medication can be started.
Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage over leg or use supportive splint. Do ice fomentation and rest to leg.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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