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Does Hard Lump On The Shin After An Injury Need Medical Attention?

I fell on a hard surface about a month ago. The impact was to the side of my shin. I put ice on the injury and most of the pain went away. I was just feeling it and there is a big hard lump in the vicinity or maybe the exact spot where I struck the railroad tie. Should I be concerned? I am 64, healthy, but have osteopenia.
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Hello,Thanks for your query.After going through your query I came to know that you got injury to your shin about a month ago. Your most of pain has resolved but only large hard swelling remains. It may be you got hematoma. Hematoma gradually resolved by itself .No need to worry. You may take analgesic for pain relief.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful.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.
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Does Hard Lump On The Shin After An Injury Need Medical Attention?

Hello,Thanks for your query.After going through your query I came to know that you got injury to your shin about a month ago. Your most of pain has resolved but only large hard swelling remains. It may be you got hematoma. Hematoma gradually resolved by itself .No need to worry. You may take analgesic for pain relief.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful.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.