Had Two Ultrasounds Done On Calf Because Of Calf Pain. Still Having Sharp Pain. Suggest The Cure?
Need some more information on your symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
I need some more information regarding your symptoms to arrive at a possible diagnosis.
- Please specify your age & gender
- Duration of your symptoms (calf pain)
- Is it present in both legs or only one side
- Location of origin of pain (exactly from the calf muscle bulk, from below upwards or from above downwards)
- Is the pain radiating down into the ankle
- Is your pain present throughout the day or is it related to any physical activity
- Does it occur only during night times
- Do you have any associated back pain or knee pain
- Do you have any other comobidities (diabetes, hypertension, thyroid etc)
- Any intake of medicines for any other ailment (to exclude drug induced pains)
- What activities worsens the pain and relieves the pain
- Are you a smoker or an alcoholic
Please provide relevant information for the above queries.
Regards
Unlikely to be DVT.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, If 2-3 sonogram's are negative for DVT, then you are assured that its not a Blood clot.
The classical presentation of DVT include-
* Swelling of the leg or along a vein in the leg
* Pain or tenderness in the leg,which you may feel only when standing or walking
* Increased warmth in the area of the leg that's swollen or painful
* Red or discolored skin on the leg
This is just to remind that you have missed answering some queries. All of them are very relevant and may clinch the diagnosis. Please answer
- your age and gender
- intensity of pain (mild, moderate or severe)
- Is the pain made worse by exercise, walking or rest
Regards
They could be simple calf cramps
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Based on the entire information provided by you, I am of the opinion that they could be Simple Calf cramps.
Most of the time, Calf cramps occur for no known reason and they're usually harmless. In general, night leg cramps are likely to be related to muscle fatigue and nerve problems.
In rare situations, night leg cramps can be associated with an underlying disorder, such as peripheral artery disease — in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs — diabetes or spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal causing compression of the spinal cord).
Activities that might help prevent leg cramps include:
• Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
• Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes before you go to bed
• Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or with ice
• Walking or jiggling the leg
• Taking a hot shower or warm bath
• These cramps at times may be associated with POTASSIUM deficiency and so foods such as bananas, potatoes, prune juice and dried fruit are to be taken as dietary supplement.
• Also, calcium fortified foods like seafood and fish, almonds, flaxseed, oats, prunes, sesame seeds, tofu and XXXXXXX can help to stave off muscle pain & spasm.
• Avoid acidic foods and drinks like tomatoes and vinegar which blocks the body’s natural ability to absorb calcium leading to muscle aches & muscle fatigue.
• Daily intake of Vitamin D is also helpful in relieving the muscle aches & spasms.
Hope I have justified your query. Good day
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Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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