How do you know if a shin injury is serious?
You should call your doctor if your shin pain is severe or if it doesn’t go away after a few weeks of rest. Call your doctor if your legs are very swollen, red or painful. These symptoms could be signs of an infection or another condition.
When should you go to the doctor for a shin injury?
You should talk to a doctor about your shin splints if: The pain from the shin splints continues even after you ice, rest, and take pain relievers. You think the pain is from something that isn’t shin splints. The swelling is not going down.
How do you treat a deep shin bruise?
How is a bone bruise treated?
- Resting the bone or joint.
- Applying ice to the area several times a day.
- Raising the injury above the level of your heart to reduce swelling.
- Taking medicine to reduce pain and swelling.
- Wearing a brace or other device to limit movement, if needed.
Can you break your shin bone and still walk?
Sometimes, a really bad complete fracture will not be able to carry weight or otherwise function properly. Most of the time, however, fractures can indeed support weight. The patient can probably even walk on a broken leg—it just hurts like the dickens.
When should I worry about a bruise on my shin?
Seek urgent medical attention if the pain, bruising, or swelling doesn’t subside in a week or starts to get worse, if the injured area is numb or bleeding, if you can’t walk, or if you can’t move your arms or legs.
Can a bone bruise cause a blood clot?
Can’t bad bruises cause blood clots? The bruise itself won’t cause a blood clot. In very rare circumstances, the hit that caused the bruise can. If a deep-seated vein is damaged during the collision, it could lead to a deep-vein clot.
Can you break your shin and still walk?
Can you get a blood clot on your shin?
Shin pain: if you are having pain on the front of your shin its very unlikely to be a blood clot. The main blood vessels run in the back of the leg. You might ha…
What causes pain in the Shin and leg?
Vascular causes of shin pain Conditions that affect the blood vessels may be a cause of shin pain including: Deep vein thrombosis (clots in the blood vessels of the leg)
What causes pain in the shin after surgery?
Less common causes of shin pain The following are other injuries which can sometimes cause shin pain: DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) is a blood clot in a vein that is commonly seen in the calf muscle, particularly following surgery and long-haul flights. Symptoms include constant pain and tenderness at a point deep in the muscle.
How can I tell if my shin bone is damaged?
Bruising and swelling gradually appear and if the bone is damaged the swelling is usually greater and the bone will feel painful to the touch. It easier to do the exercises for both legs and why not give your uninjured leg a little more power!