Hi- I fell down some stairs last night and have scrapes and bruises on both knees and my shin. Both knees are a bit swollen and is my shin but I can walk without much pain. The skin where I hit my shin is numb and there is barely any bruising at this point. I assume I hit it so hard that the bruising will come out over the next day or two. Should I be concerned about the area of skin that is numb to the touch?
Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to the injury. I suggest doing a X-ray of the knees for further evaluation. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards!  Chat Doctor. 