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Do Bruises In The Legs And Arms And Severe Cramp In The Calf Muscle Need Immediate Medical Attention?
I have a bunch of bruises on my legs and arms, which I can t totally account for. I took a pretty good fall and the pool last weekend where I twisted my ankle when they all started showing up. I only twisted my ankle. My ankle is only mildly bruised. Following this by a 3 or 4 days later I got a severe cramp in my calf muscle in the middle of the night and for the past two days my calf has been hurting. Is this something I should follow up with my MD?
Bruising and calf pain following injury may be due to calf muscle strain with bruising. Bruising may be due to blood vessels injury lead to blood leakage lead to hematoma formation. Avoid exertion, use compression, take rest. Elevate the limb.
Use NSAIDS if necessary. If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Do Bruises In The Legs And Arms And Severe Cramp In The Calf Muscle Need Immediate Medical Attention?
Hi, Bruising and calf pain following injury may be due to calf muscle strain with bruising. Bruising may be due to blood vessels injury lead to blood leakage lead to hematoma formation. Avoid exertion, use compression, take rest. Elevate the limb. Use NSAIDS if necessary. If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist