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I was pitching in a softball league & was directly hit really hard on my lower leg. maybe an inch from my shin bone, half way down my leg on the left. it immediately swelled and bruised. swelling has spread most of my leg & ankle, should i be worried?

Q: i was pitching in a softball league & was directly hit really hard on my lower leg. maybe an inch from my shin bone, half way down my leg on the left. it immediately swelled and bruised. swelling has spread most of my leg & ankle, should i be worried?

: Cant say without exam. Pl get checked by your doc to avoid worry. Hope you feel better

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Cant say without exam. Pl get checked by your doc to avoid worry. Hope you feel better

Answered 8/29/2023

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A member asked:

I was pitching in a softball league & was directly hit really hard on my lower leg. maybe an inch from my shin bone, half way down my leg on the left. it immediately swelled and bruised. swelling has spread most of my leg & ankle, should i be worried?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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