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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Tender Calf Muscle

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Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2015
Question: My right calf muscle has swollen about 3/4 times bigger than the my left calf muscle. It is tender to the touch and is beginning to hurt at pain level 6 when to
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possible deep vein thrombosis

Detailed Answer:
hi and welcome to hcm. If there was no trauma or insect bite then there is possibility that deep vein thrombosis has developed and in this case you should see doctor and do Doppler ultrasound and lab tests. Till that try to keep your leg elevated,avoid long standing or sitting,try to walk but more,put elastic socks and see will there be improvement. Wish you good health.Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Tender Calf Muscle

Brief Answer: Possible deep vein thrombosis Detailed Answer: hi and welcome to hcm. If there was no trauma or insect bite then there is possibility that deep vein thrombosis has developed and in this case you should see doctor and do Doppler ultrasound and lab tests. Till that try to keep your leg elevated,avoid long standing or sitting,try to walk but more,put elastic socks and see will there be improvement. Wish you good health.Regards