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What Causes Hard Lump Along With Discoloration On Shin Area Post Injury?
Was hit by a hockey puck above the ankle bone on the inner side of my left shin. An immediate large bump appeared. I applied ice immediately after the game three times and twice more the day after. The lump was greatly reduced. 5 days later the bruise came to the surface at the injury location and also on the inside of my foot below the ankle. It has been 18 days and the lump is still there with some local discoloration. I am not bothered walking or skating but it is sore when pushed on. I am a 46-yr old active man. Should I still be icing it after exercising? Is this something I should be concerned with and as such seek medical treatment?
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
User's Response
HI
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Collection of blood beneath the skin is very likely (Hematoma )
This is actually nothing to worry till is not infected
Be patience, it will be reduce or absorbed sooner or later,
Treatment:
Try to keep the leg in elevated position
Medication:
No medicine needed
Take care.
Well come to HCM
Collection of blood beneath the skin is very likely (Hematoma )
This is actually nothing to worry till is not infected
Be patience, it will be reduce or absorbed sooner or later,
Treatment:
Try to keep the leg in elevated position
Medication:
No medicine needed
Take care.
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