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Lower-Leg Pain

The lower leg is made up of two bones, the tibia and the fibula.


Causes of Lower-Leg Pain

Phlebitis

Narrowing of the Arteries

Shin Splint

Compartment Syndrome

Stress Fracture

Caring for Lower-Leg Pain

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What to do About
Lower-Leg Pain
Pain from overuse or blow; can bear weight Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
Chronic swelling without pain Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
Blow to shin area, bruising, no swelling Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
Pain along the front or inner edge of the shin bone Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
Shin splint that doesn’t get better within 2 to 3 weeks Symptoms may be treated at home or they may require a visit to your doctor. Usually you and your doctor need to share additional information about your condition to decide what is best for you.
Gradual increase in shin or ankle pain; pain increases during or after activity Symptoms may be treated at home or they may require a visit to your doctor. Usually you and your doctor need to share additional information about your condition to decide what is best for you.
Painful and sudden swelling and redness in only one leg  Symptoms in this category are serious and should usually be seen within 2 hours. Depending on your health insurance, you may choose to call your doctor to determine if you should be seen in the doctor’s office, in an urgent care center, or in an emergency room.
Swelling and pain after a blow to the front of the leg Symptoms in this category are serious and should usually be seen within 2 hours. Depending on your health insurance, you may choose to call your doctor to determine if you should be seen in the doctor’s office, in an urgent care center, or in an emergency room.
Numbness or tingling in foot after a blow to the shin  Symptoms in this category are serious and should usually be seen within 2 hours. Depending on your health insurance, you may choose to call your doctor to determine if you should be seen in the doctor’s office, in an urgent care center, or in an emergency room.

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