A member asked:

Hit my shin 7 days ago, it hurt pretty bad, big knot on leg and now i noticed bruising and swelling in my foot,right above ankle.

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Dr. Merrill Reuter answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Common: bruising from shin initially spreads down to foot and ankle due to gravity. Should resolve in time. Try some elevation and ankle exercises. See doctor if gets worse rather than better.

Answered 6/9/2019

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