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I hit my shin pretty hard 5 days ago. it's sore but i can still walk. today i've had bruising show up all the way down to my foot. is it healing?
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Bleeding: There was bleeding in the leg due to the injury. If the leg gets tight or numb, see a doctor. Otherwise, the discoloration should clear up in 3-4 weeks.
Answered 4/18/2014
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