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[|Human|] I was hit by a line drive softball to the side of my shin. The ball is imprinted in my leg and swollen to the exact size of ball. I see terrible bruising and blood underneath skin. Can t put pressure to walk and when trying to stand that spot burns really bad with terrible pain. What can I do besides ice compression.
[|AI|]  Hi 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.