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Remedy For The Soreness And Pain In The Calf Which Got Hurt?

I was kicked in the calf during a soccer game two days ago and it immediately tightened up. I wasn't able to bend my knee or put weight on the leg. I thought it was just a Charley horse, but it is still quite sore. It hurts to touch the upper part of my calf (I think that's where i was kicked) and after sitting for about 20 minutes it hurts to walk. It has also been sort of "fluttering", like its about to cramp up again, but doesn't. Is it just a Charley horse or something more serious? I have been alternating icing it and heating it as well as keeping it elevated and compressed. Is there anything else i can do?
Sat, 25 Jan 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

This is probably a muscular contusion where the blood from the rupture of vessels collects in the muscle. This causes stiffness of the muscle and lots od pain on initiating movement, that subsides a bit when it is continued.

I would have suggested x rays of affected parts to any patient of mine to make sure there is no damage to the bony component.

I think, for now, have some painkillers, try a crepe bandage, and have plenty of fluids.

Meet a local orthopedician

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
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Remedy For The Soreness And Pain In The Calf Which Got Hurt?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query This is probably a muscular contusion where the blood from the rupture of vessels collects in the muscle. This causes stiffness of the muscle and lots od pain on initiating movement, that subsides a bit when it is continued. I would have suggested x rays of affected parts to any patient of mine to make sure there is no damage to the bony component. I think, for now, have some painkillers, try a crepe bandage, and have plenty of fluids. Meet a local orthopedician I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)