My son was hit in the shin in a footbal game roughly 6 months ago. There was significant bruising and it was sore to the touch but no pain in weight bearing or lateral movement situations. He played 1 more month of football and is now playing basketball. The soreness has lessened but continues. There is now a growing soft lump in the area that is increasingly sore. What is the next step-specialist, primary care
Hi, Dear Good Evening, I went through your query and understood your concern. I my opinion--Cause and Treatment-on the data given from you is as follows-a-That lump of your son-is - infected hematoma of the shin-leg with cellulitis and needs to be shown to an ER Surgeon. Treatment-Surgeon would advise following treatment-Consult an ER primary doctor or Surgeon to treat this.a-Anti-inflammatory painkillers for 5 daysb-Cold Compresses with Ice packs.c-Antibiotics to control infective cellulitis.d-If no response and lump increases -Surgical Chat Doctor. Hope this would resolve the lump issue of shin of the legs. This would help you to plan treatment with your doctor who would treat it accordingly. Hope this resolves your query. Wish you fast recovery. Wellcome for more further queries in this regard.