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A member asked:
I hit my shin very hard on the rim of my tub and now it's bruised. the bruise is very itchy and somewhat swollen. how do i relive this? is it normal?
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ICE: I would follow the RICE rule. REST, ICE, COMPRESSION AND ELEVATION. I would wrap an ice pack around the area and monitor. Don't have the pack on more than 10 minutes at a time. You may want to place a towel between the pack and the bruise. If it persists, see a dr.
Answered 11/21/2014
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