
Soreness On Calf Muscle After Dog Bite. Feeling Difficulty To Walk. What Should I Do?

Thanks for posting your query.
It seems that the dog bite has caused a soft tissue injury in the area of your calf. Most of the times such injuries heal on their own in 7-10 days.
You can help the swelling and pain by taking following measures-
Use the RICE formula:
•Rest. Avoid putting weight on the painful leg.
•Ice. Apply cold packs or ice wrapped in a towel for short periods of time, several times a day.
•Compression- you can tie a crepe bandage in the area for relief.
•Elevation- Keep the leg elevated on two pillows.
Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen if you need more pain relief.
In case the swelling and pain increases then do attend an ER for examination and stronger prescription medicines.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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