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I am a runner and have really bad pain on the inside, just below mid-calf part of my leg/shin. it has been a few weeks now and today it is really painful - even when i walk. do i need to see a doctor or a physio?
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A sports medicine: specialist may be a good option for you.
Answered 10/8/2020
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See a doctor: Persistent pain which is getting worse, requires a medical check up and possibly X-Rays of the bone. If you have any swelling in that area, then I would be even more concerned. Physio is no good till you find the cause of the pain and treat it appropriately.
Answered 11/28/2017
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