I hit the front of my shin on a brick wall a little over a month ago, after I had hit it there was a little reddening and swelling. Now the red is gone and it is back to normal. The small area that was hit is still swollen. It is about the aize of a quarter and probably is swollen up about 3mm. it feels hard to the touch, but can still be pressed (but the pressing hurts a lot). Is this normal? Will it heal on it s own, even though it has been so long?
I there, thanks for your question at Chat Doctor. The swelling and the pain will reduce gradually over 5 to 7 days. Rest, Ice and bandage application with limb elevation on two pillows accelerates the process of healing over fort 2 to 3 days. I would ask you to follow these four things. However, by third day you should experience considerable pain relief and should be able to walk with mild pain. If you are still not able to stand or walk after at all, I think it's appropriate for you to meet your physician and let him or her see it in person. Hope this helps. All the best. Regards. Chat Doctor.