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I have had very painful random shooting pains in my left shin for 6mo. can happen 3 times a day or 3 times a month. no pattern. what could it be? ty
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Need more info -: This can caused by many things. Does it wake you from sleep? Is it shooting, stabbing, or cramping pain? Sometimes the localized pains stems from areas above your shin, like your back/spine. There could be, some positional issues as in contortions of your leg. May be clotting disorder to be ruled out, or a metabolic condition. No mention of excessive, activities. Need more information.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Shin pain : Need more information but it could be shin splints if you have been active
Answered 1/5/2019
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