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What Causes Severe Calf Pain While Arising From A Seated Position?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2017
Question: My calfs hurt when I get up from a sitting position. They feel very tight when I am walking. My ankles are also swollen. Could you please help me to understand this issue?
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Symptoms better explained

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

I need more information about your issue. How long it is been there? How long/far can you walk without resting? Is this distance reducing over time? Do you have any medical issues? Any medicines for any other problems? Were you ever diagnosed with Diabetes / Varicose veins / Peripheral artery disease?

The current set of problems can be muscular issue and arthritis. It could be electrolyte imbalance with dehydration. IN such a case getting enough fluids especially lime water, Oral rehydration salts would help a lot. Mineral deficiency would be tested as well.
So it needs a battery of tests esp blood and urine work initially. May be followed by Doppler scan to check the patency of vessels.
Please let me know if you have anything specific in your mind.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Severe Calf Pain While Arising From A Seated Position?

Brief Answer: Symptoms better explained Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I need more information about your issue. How long it is been there? How long/far can you walk without resting? Is this distance reducing over time? Do you have any medical issues? Any medicines for any other problems? Were you ever diagnosed with Diabetes / Varicose veins / Peripheral artery disease? The current set of problems can be muscular issue and arthritis. It could be electrolyte imbalance with dehydration. IN such a case getting enough fluids especially lime water, Oral rehydration salts would help a lot. Mineral deficiency would be tested as well. So it needs a battery of tests esp blood and urine work initially. May be followed by Doppler scan to check the patency of vessels. Please let me know if you have anything specific in your mind.