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Suggest Treatment For Lump On Shin Bone After A Fall
Question: I fell very hard down some stirs and hit my shin scrapping it on the way down now it has a lump the size of a baseball on it. What should I do
Brief Answer:
Local contusion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
In my opinion, first you have to use ice on it for 48 hours maximally.
If symptoms persist more than a couple of days, you should consider consult with a Orthopedic surgeon.
NSAID drugs such Ibuprofen help improve the symptoms.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Local contusion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
In my opinion, first you have to use ice on it for 48 hours maximally.
If symptoms persist more than a couple of days, you should consider consult with a Orthopedic surgeon.
NSAID drugs such Ibuprofen help improve the symptoms.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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