A member asked:

I took a kick to the shin in karate. its bruised, and now there is a lump, kind of numb. is that normal? it feel funny sometimes when i walk. (not painful, kind of tingly, almost like the lump is moving around. sorry not sure how else to explain it...

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You : You may have a hematoma on your shin. It is a collection of blood which clots and hardens. This should be reabsorbed back into your body. Although, occassionally with a large hematoma, there can be some residual calcification.

Answered 10/3/2016

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