Hello, I was at the pool and when coming out of the water I lifted my leg too soon and hit my shin very hard up against the concrete siding. A small long bump appeared within minutes if the hit in a line across my shin. It is starting to bruise, and is sore and swollen. I have hockey tomorrow,and am in a hotel currently. any home remedies possible for me to minimize pain and swelling? Also, why is the tough bump on my leg there? What is it?
Hi there..The immediate management is to apply an ice pack (wrapped in a towel) on the shin .. do so intermittently every half an hour or so , for a few minutes.Lie down and keep the leg elevated on a couple of pillows.Rest the limb.Take pain relief medications like ibuprofen along with an antacid.Hope this helps..If no relief whatsoever in 2 days, do visit an orthopaedician.