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What Are The Possible Treatments For Bruise That Is Swelling In The Shin ?

I fell on my shin two days ago, there was an immediate large bump, so I iced it on and off the past two days. The area is still tender and the bruised area seems to be spreading, though not as swollen as before. Some spots are really tender, others just sore to the touch....
Fri, 27 Jun 2014
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Bruises in the shin can take weeks to months to completely resolve. Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation are the best methods to manage a soft tissue injury such as this. Given time spontaneous improvement should be expected.
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What Are The Possible Treatments For Bruise That Is Swelling In The Shin ?

Bruises in the shin can take weeks to months to completely resolve. Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation are the best methods to manage a soft tissue injury such as this. Given time spontaneous improvement should be expected.