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Question: If i run my fingers down my shins, is it normal that they are somewhat bumpy? I'm relatively thin so i feel as if im rubbing my bone. Both legs are bumpy but one is a bit bumpier, but i do favor that leg.
Brief Answer:
It could be mild shin splints which will fade away by rest , icing , compression bandaging , elevation of feet and some gentle massaging by topical gels .
Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..
I think you may have a kind of shin splints , do not worry it is very common to have such feeling if you over stressed your legs while long walks or running .
You mentioned in your given history that you favor that leg or depend more on that leg . shin splints is more common in the dominant leg , people with flat feet , athletics , soccer players etc .
For now you may avoid over weighing , heavy lifting , vigorous movements , any kind of sports till your shin muscles rest . apply RICE ( rest or relax your muscle , icing after exercises to prevent inflammation and reduce pain , compression bandaging will be helpful , elevation of your leg will decrease swelling progression ) , on the counter painkillers like NSAIDs tylenol tabs when needed will reduce inflammation and pain , with minor stretching exercises will be more than enough in your case .
medication in mild cases is not needed only rest and relax will be fine , in moderate to severe cases NSAIDs ( non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ) tabs will be helpful , gentle massages with topical anti-inflammatory gels , muscle relaxants , B12 vitamin supplements will be effective in most of cases .
If pain persists with edema or excessive swelling i recommend X rays and some lab investigations and follow them up with your orthopedic for proper evaluation and managment .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
It could be mild shin splints which will fade away by rest , icing , compression bandaging , elevation of feet and some gentle massaging by topical gels .
Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..
I think you may have a kind of shin splints , do not worry it is very common to have such feeling if you over stressed your legs while long walks or running .
You mentioned in your given history that you favor that leg or depend more on that leg . shin splints is more common in the dominant leg , people with flat feet , athletics , soccer players etc .
For now you may avoid over weighing , heavy lifting , vigorous movements , any kind of sports till your shin muscles rest . apply RICE ( rest or relax your muscle , icing after exercises to prevent inflammation and reduce pain , compression bandaging will be helpful , elevation of your leg will decrease swelling progression ) , on the counter painkillers like NSAIDs tylenol tabs when needed will reduce inflammation and pain , with minor stretching exercises will be more than enough in your case .
medication in mild cases is not needed only rest and relax will be fine , in moderate to severe cases NSAIDs ( non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ) tabs will be helpful , gentle massages with topical anti-inflammatory gels , muscle relaxants , B12 vitamin supplements will be effective in most of cases .
If pain persists with edema or excessive swelling i recommend X rays and some lab investigations and follow them up with your orthopedic for proper evaluation and managment .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
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