<s>[INST] I fell down the stairs and got pretty banged up all over. My right knee and lower shin are deeply scraped and my shin immediately had a lump. I fell onto uneven concrete floor. Now it hurts to put weight on the shin, like walking. I have FMS & some spinal disc issues so all my other joints are aching worse than usual, but the knee and shin are my main concern. [/INST] Hello dear, The pain in knee & shin can be attributed to the trauma induced due to fall from stairs. According to the history as posted, the swelling can be attributed to accumulation of fluid or blood (hematoma) due to inflammatory response of the body. The pain and swelling will gradually decrease as the inflammatory response subsides. But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by taking analgesics, anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxants, ice compression & adequate rest. However, if the symptoms still persist or aggravate, then it will be better to consult an Orthopedic and get a proper physical examination done. Investigation like X-ray of the right leg and knee joint will be helpful to rule out any injury to bone or soft tissue. Wishing you a good health. Take care. You can ask me a direct query on this website using the below link: http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor.  </s>