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Question: hello.my name is XXXX..i started running in february & love it..i didnt run in 8 days & went back to my old job in housekeeping where the the last fews days i noticed my left shin very sore..and its still a bit swollen..i still work But i rest it now..find my ankle is a bit swollen to this evening but i think this may be fluid..i know i over done this muscle..i can flex my foot & from side to side..i take painkillers.Deep heat & put some ice on it aswell..the calf is fine ..no pain at all..
Brief Answer:
Might be due to shin splints.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
According to your description, what you have might be due to shin splints.
Shin splints usually result from overuse. Repeated movements of the foot can cause damage where the tibialis muscles attach to the tibia. Soon the edge of the muscles may begin to pull away from the bone. The injured muscle and the bone covering (the periosteum) become inflamed.
I advise you to-
1. Take rest. It plays a key role in decreasing pain and inflammation.
2. Stop doing the activity that caused the problem, at least until their symptoms are under control.
3. Apply cold packs and take anti-inflammatory medications like Motrin to calm pain and inflammation.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Might be due to shin splints.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
According to your description, what you have might be due to shin splints.
Shin splints usually result from overuse. Repeated movements of the foot can cause damage where the tibialis muscles attach to the tibia. Soon the edge of the muscles may begin to pull away from the bone. The injured muscle and the bone covering (the periosteum) become inflamed.
I advise you to-
1. Take rest. It plays a key role in decreasing pain and inflammation.
2. Stop doing the activity that caused the problem, at least until their symptoms are under control.
3. Apply cold packs and take anti-inflammatory medications like Motrin to calm pain and inflammation.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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