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What Causes Painful Shin In A Child?

My 3 and a half year old son has been having pains in his left shin from the age of about 2 it seems very bad a night and if he has been playing or walking it affects him too.I ve spoken to my doctor on numerous occasions who keeps telling me its growing pains.. He hasn t lost any weight and doesn t get a temperature... Please help
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Hello,

The pain in the shin can be due to multiple causes. It can be a bone pain or muscle pain or referred pain. Has he any history of fall or accidental injury? I suggest you visit a orthopedic surgeon regarding this, along with physical examination a few imaging tests along with blood tests need to be performed to know the exact underlying cause. Medical history is also vital. Depending on the cause he will be treated appropriately.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Manisha Auradkar, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Painful Shin In A Child?

Hello, The pain in the shin can be due to multiple causes. It can be a bone pain or muscle pain or referred pain. Has he any history of fall or accidental injury? I suggest you visit a orthopedic surgeon regarding this, along with physical examination a few imaging tests along with blood tests need to be performed to know the exact underlying cause. Medical history is also vital. Depending on the cause he will be treated appropriately. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Manisha Auradkar, General & Family Physician