Question 1

random shin pain in one leg when i switch from heels to flats?

Accepted Answer

Shin splints: This sounds like shin splints.

Question 2

every night get severe shin pain in 1 leg- not from exercise. i have smouldering mm and it was xrayed a year ago nad but wear and tear found.any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Shin splint?: Can be a chronic and painful condition.C ur pcp or orthopedist for further evaluation.Btw , routine x-rays are normal with this condition.
Good luck.

Question 3

front  middle shin pain when putting preassure on the left leg and sometimes when resting what can cause this ?

Accepted Answer

Shin pain: Shin splints vs stress fracture.  Both can cause pain over the shin and both are caused by repetitive injury.  See u doctor about possible x-Ray

Question 4

shin pain. in both my legs when i am walking fast and far. cure?

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Shin splints: First make sure that your lower leg pain is not really a stress fracture of the tibia bone.  Treatment of medial tibia stress syndrome (shin splint)involves icing up to three times a day, taking some antiinflammatory medication, reducing impact activities, get shock absorbing insoles, reduce your miles running and increase them gradually.

Question 5

3yr old has leg (shin) pain usually in one leg on and off for over a year could this be serious? is this a symptom of cancer? :(

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Be seen: It is not really a normal complaint for a three year old to consistently complain of pain in the leg for a year.  So I would certainly take him in for an exam and appropriate studies.

Question 6

can you feel shin pain or possible shin splints pain in the back of lower leg? it hurts some after my intense exercise few days ago

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Leg pain : Pain in the back of the lower leg can be from the gastrocnemius muscle. If it is near the heel it may be an Achilles tendon problem. If it's near the calf then it can be from a nerve problem (from the back or proximal to the knee). Your pain can also be from a circulation problem. As you can tell you need to see a doctor in person for a firm answer.

Question 7

are growing pains real? during teen years severe shin pain just above ankle to mid-shin both legs front only, only at night. so bad at times it hurt to walk. burning ache. quit about age 20. have them again now, sporadically. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

: While growing our bones will grow quicker than muscles.  Thus you develop an imbalance requiring stretching of the muscles.   As we get older and more sedentary in life our muscles will become tight thus requiring stretching   Everyone is different in their flexibility. Recommend seeing a physical therapist and develop a plan.

Question 8

54f-h/o hysterectomy & bilateral salpingo oopherectomy 10y ago for benign cysts & lap chole 4 months ago for stones.shin pain in right leg,sometimes mild,sometimes severe.taking multivitamins & calcium tablet daily with dr's advice.still having pain?

Accepted Answer

Shin pain: Since this may be persistent bone pain, an xray examination and an examination by an orthopedic surgeon would be helpful. Shin pain alone would be unusual for nerve or vascular pathology, in my opinion.

Question 9

what are some probable causes of upper shin pain?

Accepted Answer

Overuse: The most common cause of bilateral shin pain is overuse.  This occurs either from a to quick progression of activity or excessive activity.

Question 10

can venostasis cause shin pain?

Accepted Answer

Venostasis: Yes, essentially anything that causes swelling on the surrounding sensory nerves can cause pain.

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Random shin pain in one leg when i switch from heels to flats?

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Every night get severe shin pain in 1 leg- not from exercise. i have smouldering mm and it was xrayed a year ago nad but wear and tear found.any ideas?

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Front middle shin pain when putting preassure on the left leg and sometimes when resting what can cause this ?

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Shin pain. in both my legs when i am walking fast and far. cure?

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3yr old has leg (shin) pain usually in one leg on and off for over a year could this be serious? is this a symptom of cancer? :(

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Can you feel shin pain or possible shin splints pain in the back of lower leg? it hurts some after my intense exercise few days ago

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Are growing pains real? during teen years severe shin pain just above ankle to mid-shin both legs front only, only at night. so bad at times it hurt to walk. burning ache. quit about age 20. have them again now, sporadically. what could cause this?

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54f-h/o hysterectomy & bilateral salpingo oopherectomy 10y ago for benign cysts & lap chole 4 months ago for stones.shin pain in right leg,sometimes mild,sometimes severe.taking multivitamins & calcium tablet daily with dr's advice.still having pain?

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