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Tenderness when i touch my lower left leg shin in a small area, but i don't remember kicking anything?

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You may have: You may have minor injury, to outer lining of bone( periosteal) elevation causing the pain, see your physician for evaluation and possible x- ray.

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Answered 6/25/2020

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