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Could The Lump On The Shin Be A Matter Of Concern?

My 64 year old sister 'bashed' her shin against a rock while hiking. The was a very obvious dent in her shin (approx. 1X2 inches). The skin was broken in two parallel lines which would have bled freely, but she applied pressure to the area, and the blood dried. She applied ice to the area as soon as we got back to our residence.... about 20 minutes after it happened. About 2 hours later, she thought she'd clean it up with some water... The result was a large 1X2 inch goose egg on her shin. We've elevated it above her heart and put more ice on it. She says she has no pain or tenderness at the site. Would you recommend she see it by a physician?

Thanks,

Family in Fairmont Hot Springs

                                                                 
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,
It seems that there might be having formation of large hematoma i.e. collection of blood following injury producing a lump.
Apply ice pack 2-3 times a day for 2-3days.
Gradually blood will be absorbed.
Ok and take care.
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Could The Lump On The Shin Be A Matter Of Concern?

Hi, It seems that there might be having formation of large hematoma i.e. collection of blood following injury producing a lump. Apply ice pack 2-3 times a day for 2-3days. Gradually blood will be absorbed. Ok and take care.