A week ago I was hit very hard in the front of my shin. A large lump swelled up right away and a softball sized bruise. The lump is now smaller and hard. Im on my feet a lot and its a little painful when standing or walking but extremely painful once I sit down. Im on fixed budget and am unsure if I should get an xray or just give it more time to heal.
Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are likely to be having hematoma which will gradually resolve. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Tomophobe gel local application helpful in resolving it early. Vitamin B and C are helpful in recovery. You can get its x-ray to rule out any mild fracture however I don't think that you have fracture. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.