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I have pain in my shin, is going to the doctor worth it?
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Possibly: The most common pain in the shin is due to a compartment syndrome from exercise which causes swelling in the muscle next to the shin bone. A doctor dealing with sports medicine is probably the best to see for this - some are called physiatrists. They might refer you to physical therapy to develop an exercise program to minimize this problem..
Answered 2/7/2013
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