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What Could Swelling And Numbness On The Shin Bone Suggest?

I have swelling & numbness on my upper left shin bone. I fell on it initially about one month ago. Whenever I accidently bump it now, it is excruciating pain. It is burning, stabbing pain that lasts for several seconds to about a minute. What is going on? I am a 60 year old woman who is very active.
posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and numbness on the shin bone. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like neuropathy , diabetes , injury , or other muscular problem . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , physical examination or nerve conduction test and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , nerve supplement , physical therapy along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve problem or endocrinologist for diabetes . For now apply warm compresses and take fresh fruits and vegetables in diet .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Could Swelling And Numbness On The Shin Bone Suggest?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and numbness on the shin bone. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like neuropathy , diabetes , injury , or other muscular problem . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , physical examination or nerve conduction test and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , nerve supplement , physical therapy along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve problem or endocrinologist for diabetes . For now apply warm compresses and take fresh fruits and vegetables in diet . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari