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How To Treat Shin Injuries Caused By Accident?

Hello, I had an accident at work - 48 hours ago now. I walked into a fire bucket which someone had left in a doorway - obviously the bucket didn t budge, so I fell heavily. I have a black Eye and swelling to my face. I also injured my shin and this is what is worrying me. I have swelling which covers most of the length of my shin, and there is swelling to the ankle. I can bear weight on my leg but it is painful, and the swelling shows now sign of going down. Sometimes the area even feels hot to the touch. A first aider applied ice at the time of the injury, and I have been keeping my leg raised. Is there anything else I should do? thank you
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Gud day ..
u have sweeling at shin bone.. seems u have injured ur lower limb wch needs
1. Xray to rule out any bony injury,
2. Needs plaster support above knee or in mean tym at home crepe may help u..
3. U need medication to reduce swelling wiyh combination of analgesics. Like trypsin chymo tripsin, with paracetamol and antacids.
4. Most imp of all elevation of limb on 2 pillows and ankle and toes to help u reduce swelling.
Consult ur nearby orthopaedic surgeon
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How To Treat Shin Injuries Caused By Accident?

Gud day .. u have sweeling at shin bone.. seems u have injured ur lower limb wch needs 1. Xray to rule out any bony injury, 2. Needs plaster support above knee or in mean tym at home crepe may help u.. 3. U need medication to reduce swelling wiyh combination of analgesics. Like trypsin chymo tripsin, with paracetamol and antacids. 4. Most imp of all elevation of limb on 2 pillows and ankle and toes to help u reduce swelling. Consult ur nearby orthopaedic surgeon