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What Do Calf Pain And Swelling Indicate Long After Cramps Have Occurred?

Posted on Thu, 5 Oct 2017

Question: After 10 days my right calf still hurts after a cramp. I have great difficulty standing and walking. The right calf is swollen and very tender when touched. There are bruises around my ankle - I don't remember hitting the area. And the skin over the right calf is somewhat darkened, though sometimes it looks like it's a normal color.

Also, since this leg cramp my left leg, for which I have been taking furosemide for edema for years, has returned to its normal size. I stopped taking the furosemide.

What should I be doing to treat the calf pain and swelling? I haven't been to my PCP since it's so painful to walk. And should I start taking the furosemide again?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Urgent care

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You seem to be description of pain and features that are consistent with arterial thrombosis.
It had to be treated quickly.
You may need to get color Doppler scan of the vessels of the limb.
Please seek an urgent attention by a pcp.
Stop furosemide as it can lead to electrolyte imbalance which could be second cause of cramps.

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