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What Causes A Hard Lump On The Shin After Hitting It?

I banged my shin on a boat railing about a month ago and didn't think much about it. However I have a hard lump there now on my shin where I hit it - about two inches above my ankle. It doesn't really hurt but it looks deformed. Will this go away on its own or should I see my doctor? It doesn't seem like there would be much anyone could do for it.
Wed, 10 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that due to hitting the shin hard there has been injury to the soft tissues as well as there has been rupture of blood vessels leading to Hematoma formation..
At times the hematoma gets localized and encapsulated and leads to formation of a hard lump..
It can take for months for the hematoma to resolve but you need not to worry as it gets resolved gradually and commonly does not cause any problem..
I would suggest you to do alternate warm and cool compresses over the lump..
You can apply Heparin gel as it helps in faster resolution of hematoma..
You can also elevate your leg while lying down..
In case if it does not resolve or show signs of improvement in a period of 2 weeks consult a General Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes A Hard Lump On The Shin After Hitting It?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that due to hitting the shin hard there has been injury to the soft tissues as well as there has been rupture of blood vessels leading to Hematoma formation.. At times the hematoma gets localized and encapsulated and leads to formation of a hard lump.. It can take for months for the hematoma to resolve but you need not to worry as it gets resolved gradually and commonly does not cause any problem.. I would suggest you to do alternate warm and cool compresses over the lump.. You can apply Heparin gel as it helps in faster resolution of hematoma.. You can also elevate your leg while lying down.. In case if it does not resolve or show signs of improvement in a period of 2 weeks consult a General Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.