<s>[INST] I just got hit in the inside part of my shin just above my ankle and there is immediate swelling, the size of a tennis ball. The pain is intermittent with severe burning and stinging sensation. I iced, but still very swollen and painful. Do you think I need to go to er? [/INST] Hi, Thanks for your query. From description, it seems to be soft tissue injury. Swelling might be due to haematomaformation(collection of blood). You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care </s>