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Suggest Treatment For Bruise On The Shin
a few weeks back at a soccer tournament i got cleated really bad in the shin. it was bruised and broke skin. i assumed it would go away because i get all sorts of bruises during soccer. to this day i still have a dent in my leg. it doesnt hurt so i just left it alone. yesterday i ran into my dad w that shin and it hurt really bad. now i can move something in my shin. i dont know what it is and if i should go get it checked out
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Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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Hello,
It is nothing but a collection of blood underneath the skin. It is quite common after blunt trauma and will settle by itself. If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is nothing but a collection of blood underneath the skin. It is quite common after blunt trauma and will settle by itself. If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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