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What Causes Pain In The Left Side Of The Shin Bone?

I workout 1 to 2 times per week and golf often. I'm tall and heavy. 56yo white male, after golf a week ago I developed pain on the inside of my left shin at about mid-bone. It was sensitive to touch for about 2-3 days then the pain left that area and migrated to the inside of my ankle for a day. Then the next day my whole foot was painful and swollen. That's how it is today, a week after my shin started to hurt. I tried to ice it but that didn't seem to help. The foot is swollen, painful and feels very tight and hurts to walk on. What the heck is going on?
Thu, 2 Apr 2015
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Dear Sir/Madam,
Thanks for seeking help on your issue; I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion, you need to consult to rule our if you would have developed a skin infection while playing, as this can occur with a small scratch on the skin which you may not have noticed. till then keep your limb elevated on two pillows, apply a crepe bandage over it take Tab Paracetamol 500 mg thrice daily and fix an appointment with your doctor at at the earliest.
I hope I have been able to provide you with a satisfactory solution, if you want to clear any doubts about my opinion, feel free to contact.
Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.
Thanks
Dr. Narender Saini
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What Causes Pain In The Left Side Of The Shin Bone?

Dear Sir/Madam, Thanks for seeking help on your issue; I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion, you need to consult to rule our if you would have developed a skin infection while playing, as this can occur with a small scratch on the skin which you may not have noticed. till then keep your limb elevated on two pillows, apply a crepe bandage over it take Tab Paracetamol 500 mg thrice daily and fix an appointment with your doctor at at the earliest. I hope I have been able to provide you with a satisfactory solution, if you want to clear any doubts about my opinion, feel free to contact. Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. Thanks Dr. Narender Saini