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My shin is swollen and red?
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Infection: Swelling red pain? tender? I would see a physician today you may have an infection in the leg which needs treatment
Answered 6/29/2014
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See doctor: It could be infection though some other things can present similarly . Please consult your doctor.
Answered 1/16/2017
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