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Shin splint
Hello doctor , i recently started playing football again after my ankle sprain but every time when I'm running i get severe pain in the inside of my shin in both the legs and this has been happening since the past 2 months , i have been taking days off for the rest also and have been icing regularly. Should i see a physiotherapist?
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Take full rest as its like shin splint or stress fracture...
Take rest ..ice packs...take plenty of vitamind3 ...talk to ur ortho doc for more advices...
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Get x-rays/MRI done to rule out stress fractures.
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Yes. You will need to consult a physiotherapist and orthpedician.
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You may need to take medications and also physiotherapy side by side.
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