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Busted my shins really bad...no breaks in skin, however redness, some warmth and a little swelling...bruising of ankles has occurred. what say you?
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Contusion: Keep legs elevated as much as possible. The bruises will descend towards your feet. Trauma to legs will make you prone to develop clots. Let your physician know about the incident. Also seek medical attention for persistent pain and swelling.
Answered 7/22/2014
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Get to Urgent Care: Urgent Care or an ER is the best bet for examination, x-ray and stabilization if needed. As you must know - for an adult, injuries to legs are not a minor thing - get it corrected as soon and as well as possible. We do not heal these injuries well w/out medical help. Good luck.
Answered 9/28/2016
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