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What Causes Extreme Calf Muscle Pain?
Question: Hi I am experiencing extreme calf muscle pain in both calves. Onset was a day or so ago with what felt like soreness mostly in the left. Now both are extremely painful and it hurts to walk. At what point do I need to go to the hospital? I have had other problems and am seeing a neurologist for other unexplained symptoms. I should note that my feet hurt as well but not as much as the calves. I have pain in the center of my chest where I have had pain before with a hiatal hernia.
Brief Answer:
Go immediately to ER if pain unsupportable...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
You should go immediately to the ER If:
- The pain become unsupportable
- The pain increase in intensity or frequency.
- The skin change color (become blue).
- You experienced neurological signs such as paresthezia or paralysis.
Otherwise you should wait to contact your doctor for further examinations and proper treatment.
Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard
Go immediately to ER if pain unsupportable...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
You should go immediately to the ER If:
- The pain become unsupportable
- The pain increase in intensity or frequency.
- The skin change color (become blue).
- You experienced neurological signs such as paresthezia or paralysis.
Otherwise you should wait to contact your doctor for further examinations and proper treatment.
Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard
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