Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Gymnastic, Experiencing Pain In Both Knees, Tender To Touch. How To Control Pain?
I am a 13 year old female, I am athletic in gymnastics. I have been experiecing pain in both my knees, mostly my right. It hurts when i do pretty much everything, even activities not realted to gymnatics. The pain is right below me knees, in the upper shin areas, and is tender when touched. Is there anything I could do to make it stop? Also, what is wrong?
posted on
Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Answered on
Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Last reviewed on
HI
welcome to hcm
what ur having is either shin splints or inflammation of ur tibial tubercles , very common in ur age in physically active teenagers
what u need is rest lots of it 3 weeks at least, anti inflammatory medication, ice packs and compression crepe
do contact a good ortho for the prescription of tablets
u ll be fine with these , nothing woorisome
thx drdeepak
welcome to hcm
what ur having is either shin splints or inflammation of ur tibial tubercles , very common in ur age in physically active teenagers
what u need is rest lots of it 3 weeks at least, anti inflammatory medication, ice packs and compression crepe
do contact a good ortho for the prescription of tablets
u ll be fine with these , nothing woorisome
thx drdeepak
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Shin splints
Loading Online Doctors....