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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Stiffness In The Calf Muscles

Posted on Fri, 20 Jan 2017

Question: My right calf has been sore and stiff the last 3 days. It is currently swollen. I am 57, physically active and run or work out every day. I do not recall any obvious cause eg bumping into something, or feeling as if I had pulled a muscle, which would occasion this condition. I have placed ice on it the last couple of nights. Although the pain was reduced today, and I thought it was going back to normal,normal walking and standing today have resulted in its current swollen condition.

What are the possible explanations?

Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid running for 7 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have read your query.

Please try to avoid running etc for atleast 7 days and have cap. rabiprazole empty stomach, tab. aceclofenac100mg+thiocolchicoside4mg thrice a day, cap pregabalin75mg+ methylcobalamine750mcg at night.

In future don't ignore calf hardness or sourness as it may cause deep vein thrombosis.

Apply hot packs.

I hope you have got your answer.

Thanks,

Dr.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T