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General Physician•Delhi
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Shin splints typically develop after vigrous physical activity. They are often associated with running. Simple measures can relieve the pain of shin splints. Rest, ice, and stretching often help.
1) Rest. Because shin splints are typically caused by overuse, standard treatment includes several weeks of rest from the activity that caused the pain. Lower impact types of aerobic activity can be substituted during your recovery, such as swimming, using a stationary bike, or an elliptical trainer...more
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General Physician•Kannur
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Hello lybrate-user, Welcome to Lybrate.
For your pain, you can try some oral analgesics like ibuprufen or paracetamol. Also you can go for pain relief ointments like diclofenac gel. But remember not to exhaust yourself with practicing overtime before your final test.
All the best!
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Physiotherapist•Chennai
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Do have proper balanced diet and hydrated and learn Stretching and strengthening exercises from physiotherapist Best wishes.
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MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

Orthopedic Doctor•Chennai
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Shin splints' is a condition, which is characterized by pain in the shin bone, the bone that is present in front of the leg. Shin splints tend to occur quite frequently in runners and dancers as their activities tend to stress the shin bone.


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When excess force is applied to the shinbone, it may result in swelling of the muscles, causing pain and inflammation. It may also occur from stress reactions to fractures in the bone. Cracks tend to develop due to constant applicati...more
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Orthopedic Doctor•Vadodara
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Shin splints' is a condition, which is characterized by pain in the shin bone, the bone that is present in front of the leg. Shin splints tend to occur quite frequently in runners and dancers as their activities tend to stress the shin bone.


Causes
When excess force is applied to the shinbone, it may result in swelling of the muscles, causing pain and inflammation. It may also occur from stress reactions to fractures in the bone. Cracks tend to develop due to constant applicati...more
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MS orthopedics , MBBS

Orthopedist•Delhi
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Could be stress fracture.
Avoid exertion
Start slowly
Stretching and warm up before running
Xray of both the legs
T. CCM 1 bed
Uprise d3 1 per week
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Yamunanagar
Cause may be improper blood supply and solution is cold and hot water sikai
keep two small bucket with you and two towel put one in ice water and other in warm water
start with cold water and change to hot water do it for 5-10 mins 4 times in a day I think that will help in your pain.
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