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What Causes Extreme Pain In Calf?

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Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014
Question: Extreme pain in calf. No DVD discernible on ulrasound badly limping severe pain exception laying down. Started in thigh continuous pain approx 30 days
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I will advise you to do MRI spine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
As no vein thrombosis on ultrasound another possibility of nerve compression in spine.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your thigh and leg.

I will advise you to do MRI spine
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.


Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Causes Extreme Pain In Calf?

Brief Answer: I will advise you to do MRI spine Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. As no vein thrombosis on ultrasound another possibility of nerve compression in spine. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your thigh and leg. I will advise you to do MRI spine For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care