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Suggest Treatment For Pulled Muscle In Leg

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Posted on Tue, 3 May 2016
Question: How can I treat a pulled ligament/muscle in my leg besides resting it? I also have been having leg cramps during the night, very painful. I am concerned, on the same leg, I have a bruise (?) on the side of my ankle which doesn't go away.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can be a muscle strain.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Reason for pulled muscle or ligament with a bruise could be muscle strain.
The pain is caused by associated muscle spasm . So it is important to relieve it. I would suggest you the following which will definitely help

1 Hot water Fomentation: Either by towel soaked in hot water or by hot water bag. Intermittent application of heat for 15 to 20 minutes each session 4 to 5 times a day will be helpful
2. Muscle Relaxant: Oral taken muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxazone along with analgesic like Diclofenac Sodium will be helpful
3. Local application of Diclofenac Sodium gel will be helpful.
4. Adequate rest and avoiding sudden movement.
5. Gradual & gentle calf stretching exercises to relieve the associated spasm.

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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Suggest Treatment For Pulled Muscle In Leg

Brief Answer: Can be a muscle strain. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. Reason for pulled muscle or ligament with a bruise could be muscle strain. The pain is caused by associated muscle spasm . So it is important to relieve it. I would suggest you the following which will definitely help 1 Hot water Fomentation: Either by towel soaked in hot water or by hot water bag. Intermittent application of heat for 15 to 20 minutes each session 4 to 5 times a day will be helpful 2. Muscle Relaxant: Oral taken muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxazone along with analgesic like Diclofenac Sodium will be helpful 3. Local application of Diclofenac Sodium gel will be helpful. 4. Adequate rest and avoiding sudden movement. 5. Gradual & gentle calf stretching exercises to relieve the associated spasm. 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. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal