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What is the reason for shin pain in a 6-year-old boy?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 6-year-old son who complains of shin pain in the left foot once in every month before going to sleep. He is generally hyperactive. The next day when he wakes up he tells me that it does not hurt anymore. We did X-rays and blood tests are fine. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. Lower limb pains in growing children are usually benign. Normal blood tests and normal X-ray reports also point towards the benign nature of pain. Most probably your child is having growing pains. Can you please recall anything that is common before the pain starts l... Read Full »
I am currently suffering from shin pain. How can I overcome it?
Query: Hello doctor, My height is 5 feet 7 inches, and I weigh 136 pounds. I feel pain in my left leg (shin pain). I have continued running for four years, and now feel shin pain. How can I get rid of this pain? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This happens due to stress injury of the tibia bone or muscle tears of the leg. Pain will usually appear after five to seven days of running or changing the pattern of jogging. You need to take the following medications, One Tablet of Piroxicam 20 milligrams every day ... Read Full »
How do I manage pain arising in my shin while running?
Query: Hi doctor, I have pain in my left shin bone when I try to run. It is on the inside of my leg at the lowest point on the tibia, just above the ankle. My ankle does not hurt, just the shin at the specified location. I do not have pain on walking (unless a long way) but when I run I get immediate and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pain on running or exertion can be due to lack of appropriate strength and integrated stability of gluteal and hip adductor muscles. It makes the bones challenging to disperse the impact forces generated by the foot striking the ground. This can lead to condition cal... Read Full »
How to get relieved of shin pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain in my shin. There is one spot that in particular hurts. It hurts no matter what I am doing. The pain started when I started jumping rope yesterday. Earlier in the week, I started doing snatches for the first time and I may have not had proper form. I have now stopped. The ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, the likelihood of a stress fracture is minimal unless you are grossly Vitamin D deficient. There is a good chance this is tendonitis or periostitis which are both inflammatory conditions as that arise in the tendon and lining of the bone respec... Read Full »
I have been experiencing continuous pain in my right shin for the past three weeks. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,For the past three weeks, I have been experiencing continuous pain in my right shin. Initially, the pain subsided, but it returned accompanied by swelling. I also feel a 'creak' when I extend my ankle forward and backward. The area does not appear excessively red. I work in retail and I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The pain, swelling, and creaking sensation when you extend your ankle forward and backward could indicate several possible causes. Here are a few explanations: Shin splints: Shin splints are a common overuse injury that... Read Full »
My shin muscles stiffen up and become hard after playing sports. Why does this happen to me?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a condition where within a few minutes of playing sports like football or any fast feet moving sport, my shin muscles, feet muscles, and lower soleus muscles all stiffen up and become hard. My ankle becomes unmovable, and it hurts a lot. I have to stop for about 10 to 15 min... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. You need not worry about pains in the lower limbs for the shin, ankle, and soleus. With the below exercises, your muscles will gain strength. They are: 1. Toe curls- Stand with feet hip-width apart and r... Read Full »