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Could Slight Dent In Shin Due To Being Hit, Turned Into Hard Lump, Pain With Pressure Be Serious Injury?
hi, about a month ago I got hit in the shin with a hockey ball, it bruised the skin, and at first felt like there was a slight dent in my shin, but after a week it turned into a hard like lump. the lump is still there no, as well as the bruising, and it can be tender at times, and hurt slightly when a certain amount of pressure is applied, I was wondering what damage may have been done? if its just bruising or something more serious?
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Fri, 13 Dec 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The formation of lump at the site of injury is due to a hematoma formation at the site. This is not likely to be a serious injury. The lump will gradually resolve on its own with time.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The formation of lump at the site of injury is due to a hematoma formation at the site. This is not likely to be a serious injury. The lump will gradually resolve on its own with time.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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