
What Causes Pain On Right Calf And Difficulty In Flexing Knee?

Question: I have a upper outside pain on my right calf that has gotten worse. My right knee will not flex as far a my left knee will. What is the likely issue and treatment.
Brief Answer:
possibly due to osteoarthritic changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It could possibly due to osteoarthritic changes in right knee. Xray knee will be helpful to reach the diagnosis. Regular knee exercise will be helpful. Reduce weight, if you are overweight. Avoid squatting, staircase climbing. You can take antiinflammatory drug for pain after consulting your doctor. Doing hot fomentation and applying muscle relaxant gel will be helpful in relieving the pain and spasm.
Hope this helps you.
Warm regards. I
possibly due to osteoarthritic changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It could possibly due to osteoarthritic changes in right knee. Xray knee will be helpful to reach the diagnosis. Regular knee exercise will be helpful. Reduce weight, if you are overweight. Avoid squatting, staircase climbing. You can take antiinflammatory drug for pain after consulting your doctor. Doing hot fomentation and applying muscle relaxant gel will be helpful in relieving the pain and spasm.
Hope this helps you.
Warm regards. I
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Which Knee Exercises? I have been working out lately, I've made good progress, except for my calf.
Brief Answer:
Quadriceps exercises.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Quadriceps exercises. You can do this by sitting on the chair and raising your leg. This will help in strengthening muscle and decreasing pain.
Wishing you speedy recovery.
Warm regards.
Quadriceps exercises.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Quadriceps exercises. You can do this by sitting on the chair and raising your leg. This will help in strengthening muscle and decreasing pain.
Wishing you speedy recovery.
Warm regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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