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Could a sprained ankle cause shin bruising?
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It's possible: It's possible but more likely to occur around the heel and ankle. Make sure you get an x-ray to make sure you don't have a broke bone. Sometimes people think it is just a sprain and find that there is a fracture of the bone. Go to a podiatrist.
Answered 9/14/2013
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Broader injury: One could suspect a broader injury.
Answered 9/16/2013
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