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Pain In The Shin, Swelling After Walking, Hurts To Walk. Treatment?

Hi, over the last month or so I ve started walking the 4-mile commute into work. Yesterday I developed pain in my shin, with slight swelling over the bone (at the front, just over half way down). A faint bruise has now appeared just under the swelling. It really hurts to walk, but I can stand still without problems and the pain goes away with rest. Do you know what this is and how I should treat it?
Fri, 9 Nov 2012
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.

It seems to be due to shin splints (tibial stress syndrome).

They might be caused by:
- Irritated and swollen muscles, often caused by overuse
- Stress fractures, which are tiny, hairline breaks in the lower leg bones
- Overpronation or ''flat feet" -- when the impact of a step causes the arch of your foot to collapse, Stretching the muscles and tendons.

You can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting and rest well.

Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic surgeon
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Pain In The Shin, Swelling After Walking, Hurts To Walk. Treatment?

Hello, Thanks for posting your query. It seems to be due to shin splints (tibial stress syndrome). They might be caused by: - Irritated and swollen muscles, often caused by overuse - Stress fractures, which are tiny, hairline breaks in the lower leg bones - Overpronation or flat feet -- when the impact of a step causes the arch of your foot to collapse, Stretching the muscles and tendons. You can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting and rest well. Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta Orthopaedic surgeon