I banged my shin on a boat railing about a month ago and didnt think much about it. However I have a hard lump there now on my shin where I hit it - about two inches above my ankle. It doesnt really hurt but it looks deformed. Will this go away on its own or should I see my doctor? It doesnt seem like there would be much anyone could do for it.
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint it seems that due to hitting the shin hard there has been injury to the soft tissues as well as there has been rupture of blood vessels leading to Hematoma formation. At times the hematoma gets localized and encapsulated and leads to formation of a hard lump. It can take for months for the hematoma to resolve, but you need not worry as it gets resolved gradually and commonly does not cause any problem. I would suggest you to do alternate warm and cool compresses over the lump. You can apply Heparin gel as it helps in faster resolution of hematoma. You can also elevate your leg while lying down. In case if it does not resolve or show signs of improvement in a period of 2 weeks consult a General Physician and get evaluated. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.