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
What Causes Severe Pain In Upper Right Side Of The Shin?
I have excruciating pain usually 1 time a day at various times doing various things such sitting or walking or driving. The pain last only several seconds but is very painful. It starts in the same spot on my upper side of my right shin not on the bone. It s been going on for several weeks. It s like a sharp sting and the pain shoots up to the middle of my front thigh and down my leg to my foot, paralyzingly it for 10 to 30 seconds.
Sat, 10 Sep 2016
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is possible that the pain is due to neuralgia.
Neuralgia is nerve related pain and it is due to abnormal function of the nerves.
This abnormal function is called peripheral neuropathy. In other words- peripheral neuropathy causes neuralgia (nerve related pain)
Peripheral neuropathy can be temporary or permanent.
The causes include: (1)diabetes
(2)trauma to the nerves
(3)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(4)side effect of medication
(5)liver or kidney disease
(6)exposure to toxins
(7)idiopathic - cause is not known
(8)infection such as shingles
(9)hormonal such as thyroid disease
To find the cause, if it continues or worsens , you would need to see your doctor for an assessment which would physical examination and blood tests at least.
I hope this helps
It is possible that the pain is due to neuralgia.
Neuralgia is nerve related pain and it is due to abnormal function of the nerves.
This abnormal function is called peripheral neuropathy. In other words- peripheral neuropathy causes neuralgia (nerve related pain)
Peripheral neuropathy can be temporary or permanent.
The causes include: (1)diabetes
(2)trauma to the nerves
(3)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(4)side effect of medication
(5)liver or kidney disease
(6)exposure to toxins
(7)idiopathic - cause is not known
(8)infection such as shingles
(9)hormonal such as thyroid disease
To find the cause, if it continues or worsens , you would need to see your doctor for an assessment which would physical examination and blood tests at least.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
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
Loading Online Doctors....