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What do you do for a huge bone bruise lump on my shin?
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Ice: Use ice, take anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen, and try to avoid reinjury.
Answered 10/9/2015
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Have it checked: This could be subperiosteal hematoma or soft tissue hematoma which may need to be drained of the large amount of blood, or it could harbor an infection later - have it checked by a surgeon/ podiatrist.
Answered 10/14/2018
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