Question 1

i got hit in the shin with a softball hard! i'm a runner but am afraid to run on a bruised shin. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Ice It first three : Days then switch to warm compresses.

Question 2

fell over on cement. i now have a sore knee, swollen bruised shin and it feels stiff and painful when walking. my ankle has puffed up. cold compress?

Accepted Answer

Knee ; ankle injury: Start with rest, ice, elevation, mild compression. If not better, see orthopedic surgeon ; get x-rays.

Question 3

i have a rash on my leg and i got prescribed medicine for it but there is also a big bruise on the rash is that normal will the bruise go away?

Accepted Answer

: Skin issues require a detailed description and or in person exam. Here we have neither. There is not enough information provided to provide a reasoned assessment of what is going on and how it may resolve. The question should be posed to the doc who is treating it.

Question 4

i got kicked in the shin, is it sprained or bruised?

Accepted Answer

Contusion: A bruise.  Direct impact to the shin results in damage to the soft-tissues overlying the bone.  Bruising can result in the collection of blood between the skin and bone, called a hematoma.  Sometimes these hematomas need to be evacuated and/or drained.  If swelling and pain is significant, see a sports specialist/orthopedic surgeon.

Question 5

why might i be getting unexplained bruises on my shins and forearms?

Accepted Answer

Leaker.: Bruising is a phenomena associated with blood leaking from blood vessels and pooling in the tissue. Although bruising is usually associated with trauma, Certain medications and blood problems ca also be responsible. Since your bruises are unexplained, I suggest you consult with a primary care specialist for evaluation.

Question 6

i have a large bump on my upper shin, that hurts but is not bruised. treat it?

Accepted Answer

Most likely Osgood-: Schlater disease, the syndrome may develop without trauma or other apparent cause; however, some studies report up to 50% of patients relate a history of precipitating trauma.

Question 7

i hit my shin a week before christmas, i still have a bruise, is this normal? how long before it goes away?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The shin bone( tibia) is just beneath the skin and subcutaneous tissues for the majority of its length from knee to ankle. Contusions to the tibia are common and often lead to easy ecchymosis ( bruising) because of its sq location.Occassionally 'knots' or small organizing hematomas may persist for weeks... Best of luck!

Question 8

what would be the reasons a bumpy, round, discoloured in the middle bruise would appear on the shin other than trauma?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests.Tick bite is one possibility. A bleeding disorder is another. A reaction to an insect bite could produce such an appearance.  It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 9

i have permanent marks/bruising on my shins (right more and darker than left). what are the possible causes and treatments?

Accepted Answer

Mark: The discoloration is caused by hemosiderosis. Which is a condition where Iron gets deposited in the tissue.  There are topical creams that can help, but this tends to be cosmetic. Lazer  therapy has shown to benefit.

Question 10

i  fell down an escalator 4 weeks ago & had cuts & bruising on my shins. it looks 95% healed but my shins really hurt to touch. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Periosteum?: There is very little protective fat over the shin. The bone has a film called periosteum which is quite sensitive. This may be why you still have pain. However, when in doubt obtain medical evaluation.

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A member asked:

I got hit in the shin with a softball hard! i'm a runner but am afraid to run on a bruised shin. what should i do?

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Fell over on cement. i now have a sore knee, swollen bruised shin and it feels stiff and painful when walking. my ankle has puffed up. cold compress?

A member asked:

I have a rash on my leg and i got prescribed medicine for it but there is also a big bruise on the rash is that normal will the bruise go away?

A member asked:

I got kicked in the shin, is it sprained or bruised?

A member asked:

Why might i be getting unexplained bruises on my shins and forearms?

A member asked:

I have a large bump on my upper shin, that hurts but is not bruised. treat it?

A member asked:

I hit my shin a week before christmas, i still have a bruise, is this normal? how long before it goes away?

A member asked:

What would be the reasons a bumpy, round, discoloured in the middle bruise would appear on the shin other than trauma?

A member asked:

I have permanent marks/bruising on my shins (right more and darker than left). what are the possible causes and treatments?

A member asked:

I fell down an escalator 4 weeks ago & had cuts & bruising on my shins. it looks 95% healed but my shins really hurt to touch. should i worry?

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