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Do I Need Physical Therapy Besides Taking Vitamins For Pain In Calf?

For two weeks I have had pain in the calf of my left leg. I thought I strained a muscle while exercising. The pain is worse and during aerobics this morning my friend noticed that my left calf is almost twice the size of my right calf. I do not take medicine, just vitamins. This pain is getting worse, and it is now difficult to walk. My blood pressure at my physical last March is 120/65. I have not seen a physician since then. I have some discomfort in my right knee, took physical therapy and it is manageable. I do have a primary care physician. Should I call her?
Mon, 23 Jan 2017
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Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using healthcaremagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..

For my patients i personally recommend physiotherapy as it is of a lot of value in most of my cases with severe pain , the swelling of your left calf is a sighn of injury and inflammation .cold compresses after excersizes will help , massaging with topical gels , if needed you may use NSAIDS like advil , muscle relaxants are very effective in such cases with the help of physiotherapy .

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Do I Need Physical Therapy Besides Taking Vitamins For Pain In Calf?

Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using healthcaremagic site , I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. For my patients i personally recommend physiotherapy as it is of a lot of value in most of my cases with severe pain , the swelling of your left calf is a sighn of injury and inflammation .cold compresses after excersizes will help , massaging with topical gels , if needed you may use NSAIDS like advil , muscle relaxants are very effective in such cases with the help of physiotherapy . Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.