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What Does Sharp Pain In Calf While Walking Indicate?
Question: I made a sudden movement forward and felt a pop in my left calf.There is no pain while I am sitting but a sharp pain when I walk
Brief Answer:
Seems to be calf muscle strain or tear.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
It seems to be calf muscle strain or tear.
Take proper rest. Avoid any activity or exercise that involve painful muscles.
Icing over affected area and application of pain relieving gel will give you some relief in pain.
You can take pain killer like Ibuprofen one tablet twice a day after meals.
If your symptoms are still persisting after the above measures, consult an orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation and management
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Seems to be calf muscle strain or tear.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
It seems to be calf muscle strain or tear.
Take proper rest. Avoid any activity or exercise that involve painful muscles.
Icing over affected area and application of pain relieving gel will give you some relief in pain.
You can take pain killer like Ibuprofen one tablet twice a day after meals.
If your symptoms are still persisting after the above measures, consult an orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation and management
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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