A.I. Health Assistant Causes for Pain in One Shin
The list below shows results from the use of our A.I. Health Assistant by Buoy users who experienced pain in one shin. This list does not constitute medical advice.
1.Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
Shin splints is when there is pain in the front part of the lower leg. The pain is from the swelling of the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue around your shin.
Days to weeks
- Rarity:
- Common
- Top Symptoms:
- shin pain, dull, achy shin pain, pain in the inside of the shin, shin pain from overuse, irregular period
- Symptoms that always occur with shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome):
- shin pain
- Urgency:
- Self-treatment
2.Tibial Stress Fracture
A tibial stress fracture is a small crack in the shinbone (tibia). These fractures are most often a result of overuse and are commonly seen with an increase in activity. Usually stress fractures of the shinbone occur in the lower third of the bone.
Commonly resolves without treatment in 8 weeks.
- Rarity:
- Rare
- Top Symptoms:
- shin pain, dull, achy shin pain, moderate shin pain, pain in the inside of the shin, pain when pressing on the shin
- Symptoms that always occur with tibial stress fracture:
- dull, achy shin pain
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
3.Shin Bruise
A bruise is the damage of the blood vessels that return blood to the heart (the capillaries and veins), which causes pooling of the blood. This explains the blue/purple color of most bruises. Bruises of the shin are common given the location of the shin.
Bruises will begin to heal over the course of a week
- Rarity:
- Uncommon
- Top Symptoms:
- shin pain from an injury, shin injury, pain in one shin, shin swelling, shin bruise
- Symptoms that always occur with shin bruise:
- shin injury, shin pain from an injury
- Urgency:
- Self-treatment
4.Fibular Stress Fracture
The fibula is the smaller shin bone which lies on the outer part of the lower leg. With excessive, repeated stress, a small fracture (called a stress fracture) can occur.
4-12 weeks with rest
- Rarity:
- Rare
- Top Symptoms:
- foot numbness, pain in the outside of the knee, lower leg numbness, shin pain, pain in one shin
- Symptoms that always occur with fibular stress fracture:
- pain in the outside of the shin, pain in one shin
- Symptoms that never occur with fibular stress fracture:
- pain in both feet, pain in one foot, pain in the inside of the shin, swelling in both shins
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
5.Ewing Sarcoma
Ewing sarcoma is a type of bone cancer often affecting the legs, pelvis, ribs, arms or spine. It can occur anytime during childhood and young adulthood; it is rarely seen in adults.
Curable with total treatment lasting 8-12 months
- Rarity:
- Ultra rare
- Top Symptoms:
- fatigue, loss of appetite, new headache, fever, rib pain
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
Questions Your Doctor May Ask About Pain in One Shin
- Q.Where is your shin pain exactly?
- Q.Does running make your symptoms worse?
- Q.Is your pain worse when jumping in place or standing on your tiptoes?
- Q.Do you run for exercise or sport?
If you've answered yes to one or more of these questions, try our pain in one shin symptom checker to find out more.
Take QuizPain in One Shin Symptom Checker Statistics
People who have experienced pain in one shin have also experienced:
- 6% Swollen Lower Leg
- 6% Shin Lump
- 4% Swelling in One Lower Leg
People who have experienced pain in one shin had symptoms persist for:
- 29% Less Than a Week
- 25% Over a Month
- 22% Less Than a Day
People who have experienced pain in one shin were most often matched with:
- 60% Tibial Stress Fracture
- 20% Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- 20% Shin Bruise
Source: Aggregated and anonymized results from visits to the Buoy AI health assistant (check it out by clicking on “Take Quiz”).