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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Calf Muscle Pain
Question: I have been having pain in my left calf for 2 months now, it seems to subside and come back again every other day or so. should I be worried about a clot. I am 39 and try to stay active the pain is behind the left calf and sometimes bothers me when I first lay down to sleep.
Brief Answer:
This cannot be a clot!
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this pain and the disturbing thoughts you have about possible clots. No clot develops in this way and for sure this is not one. Try to be as active as possible. If this pain persists, then get the leg examined to rule out the possibility of a baker cyst which os often behind the knee and causes similar pain.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
This cannot be a clot!
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this pain and the disturbing thoughts you have about possible clots. No clot develops in this way and for sure this is not one. Try to be as active as possible. If this pain persists, then get the leg examined to rule out the possibility of a baker cyst which os often behind the knee and causes similar pain.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
but the pain is in the rear of the calf and side of the lower leg as well.
Brief Answer:
This is not a clot, please!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This pain is real. However, it is not suggestive of a clot. A cyst behind the knee could compress a nerve and explain these symptoms. Though a possibility, not certain. This requires further evaluation to be sure and manage accordingly.
I hope this guides and let me know what your thoughts are.
This is not a clot, please!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This pain is real. However, it is not suggestive of a clot. A cyst behind the knee could compress a nerve and explain these symptoms. Though a possibility, not certain. This requires further evaluation to be sure and manage accordingly.
I hope this guides and let me know what your thoughts are.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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