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How Can A Hard Painful Lump On The Shin Post An Injury Be Treated?

My husband was in a car accident 1 week ago, after which he noticed a hard painful lump on his shin. It was swollen and slightly painful. He thought it was going to be a bruise. 1 week later he still has the hard lump. It's still swollen and still hurts. I forgot to mention that 3 or 4 days after the accident he had extreme bruising, on the same leg, just below his ankle bone. That's improving. Does this sound like a blood clot?
posted on Sat, 25 Nov 2017
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query for your husband in details .

* This narration likes to be post traumatic hematoma .

* Primary guidelines for better recovery

- Ice application 3 times a day .
- Keeping the affected leg elevated above 3 pillows .
- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid , dry .
- Assistant with your doctor in terms of antibiotics , anti inflammatory drug
for better resolution of the lump .

Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing him fine recovery .

Regards .
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How Can A Hard Painful Lump On The Shin Post An Injury Be Treated?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query for your husband in details . * This narration likes to be post traumatic hematoma . * Primary guidelines for better recovery - Ice application 3 times a day . - Keeping the affected leg elevated above 3 pillows . - Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid , dry . - Assistant with your doctor in terms of antibiotics , anti inflammatory drug for better resolution of the lump . Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing him fine recovery . Regards .