Bad Shin

[chunkymike86]

Hi, i was playing football 2 weeks ago and got caught nastily on my shin. I had to go off and the next day it was really sore. It took about 3 or 4 days but the swelling and bruising really started to come up (practically the whole of the front of my leg from my knee down to my ankle is bruised) I've not played since and 2 weeks on its still a bit sore and i've notied a slight dent in my shin. Its fine to run or walk on but any direct impact with my actual shin bone is agony and it kind of feels slightly numb/stiff/warm. Any adive on this would be mch appreciated, thanks

[Heidi]

Hi
It is probably just a contusion, possibly some bone bruising. But if you are concerned, it may be worth visiting your Doctor with a view to getting an x-ray to check for any bone damage.