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Have a bruise on my shin that itches and burns and making my leg hurt. can't remember doing anything.

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Shins are sensitive: Shins do not have a lot of padding there so it is easy to get a small bump and end up with a bruise. If it does not heal up notmally as a bruise should in a week to 10 days then see a doctor.

Answered 4/2/2018

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A member asked:

Have a bruise on my shin that itches and burns and making my leg hurt. can't remember doing anything.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

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