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I had special olympics basketball yesterday and was hit in the shin with the ball. it left a big bruise. how long will this take to heal?
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2-4 weeks: Most bruises heal in 2-3 weeks but ones on the shins may take longer as it has relatively poor blood flow. You may be able to speed the healing process by applying heat, keeping your leg elevated when at rest, taking Vit. C with bioflavonoids, dissolving 3 pellets of homeopathic Arnica 12c under your tongue at bedtime and applying homeopathic arnica cream (available at health food stores).
Answered 11/17/2019
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