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I have a hematoma on my shin. it makes my entire calf and foot swell by the end of each day. it throbs constantly. it's been there for 6 weeks.
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Be seen: It is possible that you sustained a bone contusion to the tibia, which sometimes takes longer than 6 weeks to resolve. Consider being seen to make sure the hematoma has not become infected or that you may have developed a blood clot. Be followed until resolution occurs.
Answered 2/17/2017
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