<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I had a blow on my shin on June 4th from the edge of a chair on which I had been standing. Almost immediately, there was a large goose egg about 1 12 inches in diameter, which stayed for several days but gradually subsided and took a few weeks to completely disappear. There was a slight indentation with no breakage of skin, probably where my shin hit the edge of the chair. About 1 week later, I had an urgent care doctorwe were traveling at the time look at it and X-rays were taken, indicating no bone break or chips present. I have some concern now, however, about reddening of the skin below the injury down to my ankle and foot as well as some swelling of the anklefoot. This is now almost 1 month later. Is this normal? Can I treat it in any way? BTW, I THOUGHT YOUR WEBSITE WAS FREE...!!  <response>: Hello ! Your concern is well received. One month is too long a time to wait to see if it heals by itself. However, if its not causing too much concern in your day-to-day activities, exercising, walking, pain, and there isnt much swelling, the movement of the foot and ankle is ok, too chances are that it isnt anything serious. However, its a good idea to get it checked though by an orthopedic to know if there is some residual inflammation, and if you need medication. More important is the course of recovery - if it has worsened over one month or improved over one month. If it has worsened, you should visit the doc right away ! If there is swelling and pain, you will also benefit from physiotherapy to manage the same. Hope this helps. 