Question 1

does it hurt when they drain a hematoma on your shin bone?

Accepted Answer

Shin bone pain: A hematoma on a shin area is somewhat painful. If it has been elected to drain the hematoma, there should be little pain as they would use an injected local anesthetic to the area of incision.

Question 2

i have a hematoma on my shin bone. its been almost 4 years now. hurts slightly when pressed and  not otherwise.any complications if not removed?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma?: Since a hematoma implies a fresh pocket of blood usually from an acute injury, if you have had it for 4 years it is probably something else and should be checked for a mor accurate diagnosis

Question 3

what is the proper treatment for a shin bone hematoma?

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Shin hematome: Sorry about your injury of shin hematoma. Please apply mild compression with such as an elastic banding and apply ice to the injured area 2-3 times a day. Under no circumstances puncture the hematoma. If there is an open wouond, antibiotics may be required both oral and topical as determined by your doctor.

Question 4

i have a hard lump on the inside of my shin bone. there is no pain or tenderness, so i do not believe it to be a bruise.

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Fatty tumor, cyst, ingrown hair. I think a full exam will shed light on this issue. Good luck

Question 5

i hit my shin bone on a shopping cart 3 days ago and when i walk it hurts bad it has a purple bruise and it's always hurting what do i do?

Accepted Answer

: Perhaps merely a localized post-traumatic hematoma in area of injury.  Are you taking aspirin or any other medications which could affect bleeding?  Cannot exclude a bone injury, but this would be rather unusual.  Since you appear to emphasize your symptoms, suggest you contact your doctor.  An X-ray of the shin area might clarify extent of problems.

Question 6

have a bruise on next to shin bone. little swollen. dont remember hitting. and same side of thigh is sore. is the a blood clot? im worried

Accepted Answer

Deep vein: thrombophlebitis usually causes unilateral calf swelling and pain.  Only way to know for sure is with blood test and venous duplex.  If you have other risk factors, your doctor might recommend them.

Question 7

i  suffered what i thought was a deep tibia bone bruise 2 months ago and now i have multiple hard lumps i can move up and down the whole tibia bone.

Accepted Answer

Varies : When you do sustain a "bone bruise" it can affect the periosteum, which is the lining of the bone.  This can result in extra bone formation and the lumps you are describing.  I would not hesitate to be seen and possibly have some further studies.

Question 8

shin hematoma x 3 wks, now getting pink, shiny, quite warm.  measures approx 2" long.  mri r/o bone involvement and tumour a week ago.  emergency?

Accepted Answer

No emergency! If ---: You get fever, chills, increasing pains, glands in the groin or behind the knee,  then u should be urgently seen by your pcp. Shin is fairly commonly injured site. The hematoma site should be kept clean, probably covered, avoid injuring it further and it should improve and heal completely. 
A heating pad might be also helpful.

Question 9

hematoma on shin since 2 years rarely hurts ! is it okay to le it be and not drain it? the colour is light but its hard to touch

Accepted Answer

Yes: Very common for a hematoma over the shin bone (tibia) not to be absorbed and form a permanent cyst. If does not hurt or get in your way leave it along. Drainung it with a needle often relieves some of the size but usually recurs. Surgery can remove it permanently. Comnsider the risk benifit ratio before you proceed.

Question 10

hematoma on shin from being hit by a softball a month ago. fluid still trapped regardless of massaging often & starting to calcify. should i see a doc?

Accepted Answer

Only if painful: If it's not large or painful, it will likely resolve on its own.  Warm compresses may help.  If it is bothersome in any way, see your doctor.

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Hematoma on shin bone

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Does it hurt when they drain a hematoma on your shin bone?

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I have a hematoma on my shin bone. its been almost 4 years now. hurts slightly when pressed and not otherwise.any complications if not removed?

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What is the proper treatment for a shin bone hematoma?

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I have a hard lump on the inside of my shin bone. there is no pain or tenderness, so i do not believe it to be a bruise.

A member asked:

I hit my shin bone on a shopping cart 3 days ago and when i walk it hurts bad it has a purple bruise and it's always hurting what do i do?

A member asked:

Have a bruise on next to shin bone. little swollen. dont remember hitting. and same side of thigh is sore. is the a blood clot? im worried

A member asked:

I suffered what i thought was a deep tibia bone bruise 2 months ago and now i have multiple hard lumps i can move up and down the whole tibia bone.

A member asked:

Shin hematoma x 3 wks, now getting pink, shiny, quite warm. measures approx 2" long. mri r/o bone involvement and tumour a week ago. emergency?

A member asked:

Hematoma on shin since 2 years rarely hurts ! is it okay to le it be and not drain it? the colour is light but its hard to touch

A member asked:

Hematoma on shin from being hit by a softball a month ago. fluid still trapped regardless of massaging often & starting to calcify. should i see a doc?

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