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Is it normal to get a big lump on your shin if you hit your leg hard ?
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Can be: Especially if you bruise the bone. The "covering" of the bone (periosteum) is very sensitive and it can swell. Also the skin overlying the shin bone can swell. It is impossible to tell if the swelling is due to fracture or bruise, so be careful, and if it doesn't get better with rice (rest ice compression and elevation) in a few days, got to your doctor, .
Answered 12/26/2018
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Yes: It is a sub-dermal release of blood.It will usually resolve in a week or so.If not see dr.
Answered 8/15/2018
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