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I have two like ball like things one on each leg. like on the outer part of the shin. they are only visible when i stand or when im on my tippy toes?
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Muscle: It could be a portion of your calk muscle bulging through the soft tissue. When you stand or get on your tippy toes it bulges more because the muscle is contracting.
Answered 12/12/2013
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Shin balls: Usually these balls are herniated muscle and fascia.
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