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What Causes Leg Pain And Shin Splints?
Question: leg pain thigh and shin splints wake me during the night I am not diabetic Iwalk 3 miles a day unless I am working as a CRNA when I walk much more I am 69 working 3 or more days a week I am on no meds I do not smoke Iam not obese Arthritis in my hands but otherwise healthy taka baby ASA
Brief Answer:
X ray examination, Dexa scan , vitamin D levels.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query. Low vitamin D or osteoporosis or any pathological process in bone can cause shin splints. X ray of shin bone should be done rule out any deformations/pathology. Dexa scan will be helpful to find out whether osteoporosis or risk for fracture is there or not. Vitamin D level in blood should be checked and if low taking vitamin D supplements will be helpful.
A physical examination with orthopedician is well appreciated.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
X ray examination, Dexa scan , vitamin D levels.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query. Low vitamin D or osteoporosis or any pathological process in bone can cause shin splints. X ray of shin bone should be done rule out any deformations/pathology. Dexa scan will be helpful to find out whether osteoporosis or risk for fracture is there or not. Vitamin D level in blood should be checked and if low taking vitamin D supplements will be helpful.
A physical examination with orthopedician is well appreciated.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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