Care Plan Your Doctor Would Usually Recommend For Shin Splints
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Overview
Pain in the front of the lower legs due to heavy physical activity or certain sports such as tennis, racquetball, soccer or basket ball.
Symptoms
Tenderness, pain and swelling on the lower leg are the symptoms.
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Causes
Caused by biomechanical irregularities in the feet such as flat feet, improper footwear, and increase in intensity or type of activity.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis involves physical examination and imaging tests if needed.
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Highlights
- Can usually be self-diagnosed
- Requires lab test or imaging
- Can last several days or weeks
- Common for ages 15-50
- More common in females
- Common in dancers, runners and military recruits
Treatment
Shin splints can usually be treated at home by self-care measures. See the doctor, in case if the pain persists for more than a week.
Medications
Analgesics: Over-the-counter pain reliever.
Ibuprofen . Naproxen
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