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A member asked:

I have had a pain around the front of my shin and on the side of my calf (tibialis posterior and gastrocnemius pain) which i also feel in my calf?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Pain: All probably muscular and of no consequence. Good Luck

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/10/2019

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