i hit my shin to a heavy table with jagged edges. I was wearing trousers and at the time i did not think anything of it . i iced it and put neosporin . it has been over 48 hours and the site looks larger than i expected(about one square inch) very red and rather swollen and very sore to touch. do i need to see a doctor over this?
Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough clinical musculoskeletal assessment is advised along with the x-ray. Usually, such injuries are direct and may lead to pain and aches, swelling is a protective mechanism for healing. If it is a hairline fracture then it will heal slowly, also, tibial bone is strong to withstand all stress & strain on it. I will recommend keeping the leg elevated and relax it. Also, undergoing physical therapy like - therapeutic ultrasound therapy will help improve the cellular mechanism and healing as well. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor.