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I hit my tibia and i got instant bump, what should i do about it?
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Ice, pain meds: Tibial surface is sensitive and painful when struck. As long as the bone is not broken, you can treat it with ice and pain relievers until the swelling and pain go down.
Answered 12/15/2013
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