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Shin Pain/Splint
Hello,
From last 2 weeks I'm having Shin Pain while playing cricket, is this something normal or needs attention?
Can you please suggest what can be done to reduce this pain.
Thanks
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However
I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'.
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Hello dear
Thanks for reaching out
There are 3 possibilities to your problem.
1. Shin splints
2. Stress fracture
3. Exertional compartment syndrome.
It would sound like a medical jargon to you.
I would say get back with an Xray of the affected part.
I will explain everything then
Thanks
Dr Vipin Gupta
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Consult online or can connect in person if based in delhi.
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Avoid cricket till we figure out the problem
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Please call for details discuss
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Dr. D. Shrinivas
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22 yrs exp
Mumbai
You need to consult a Orthopaedic doctor and get yourself examined first and take further advice.
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