Duration
The length of time for which a bump on the shin is present is in most cases limited to a few days to a few weeks. In most cases it is a harmless water retention, for example after an injury, which causes the swelling. This is quickly and completely reabsorbed by the body, so that the bump recedes after a short period of time. However, if the duration of the bump on the tibia exceeds two weeks or even becomes bigger instead of smaller, this is unusual and should be clarified by a visit to the family doctor.
