Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Swelling In Shin After Getting Hurt While Slamming The Car Door. Check Up Required?

In order to get my car door to close I have to slam it. Well after slamming it i slammed into right into the side of my shin. Right below my knee and on the bone. It swelled pretty bad, hurts for me to put weight on it but im not rolling in pain. Should i bother going to the doctor
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello dear,

The swelling in the shin is due to accumulation of fluid and blood (hematoma).
The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body.
But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely.
Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by taking analgesics like Diclofenac+ Serratiopeptidase preparations, ice compression & adequate rest.
You can include supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D in your diet which will help in strengthening of bones.

If it still persists, kindly get an X ray of the leg done to rule out any pathological cause.
There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Diclofenac


Loading Online Doctors....
Swelling In Shin After Getting Hurt While Slamming The Car Door. Check Up Required?

Hello dear, The swelling in the shin is due to accumulation of fluid and blood (hematoma). The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body. But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely. Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by taking analgesics like Diclofenac+ Serratiopeptidase preparations, ice compression & adequate rest. You can include supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D in your diet which will help in strengthening of bones. If it still persists, kindly get an X ray of the leg done to rule out any pathological cause. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.