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Stress fracture or shin split
Dear Respected Doctor, I feel I have stress fracture ( Shin Bone Pain ). I have swelling at spot and feel pain when I touch it. It start when I start running and goes away after taking rest for a week or two. It comes back to life once I start running. In recently conducted test, my vitamin D score is 31 and Vitamin B12 score is 313, which should be called satisfactory. So wondering whether my shin bone or stress fracture is still related? What need to be do done in this case?
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To confirm that you should get a MRI or bone scan done.
Once stress fracture is diagnosed, you need to immobilise the fracture with a splint or cast.
Try taking vitamin D supplements- Cap D3must60k weekly once for 4 weeks.
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Stress fracture are very difficult to treat and the best way to deal with it is to completely immobilise the affected part.
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Dr. Neetu Rathi (PT)
Physiotherapist
16 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Pain will persist for fews days and may extend for 1 month too. For swelling use icing.
Stop running and have start and start doing the strengthening exercise and it will gradually you leg muscles power.
Wear comfortable sports shoes. Use pillow under leg while sleeping it will also help in reducing swelling
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Dr. Neetu Rathi
MPT ( Neuro),Gurgaon
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Take rest and immobilise the joint and start the strengthening exercise
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MPT ( Neuro),Gurgaon
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