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Suggest Remedies For Sharp Pain In Calf Muscles With Deep Bruises On Them
I woke up with a sharp pain in my calf muscle on my left leg. I ran in flip flops the day before and assumed it was just strained. Overnight I put a mild pain reliever on the ache and in the morning it was a little better. The next day when I put a lot of pressure on the leg, I felt a pop and the calf looks like it has two deep bruises and is excruciating to put weight on. It got better after a day or two and tonight I did it again. Not sure what to do?
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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You should continue with rest,ice apply and nonsteroid painkillers take elastic bandage since this was probably partial muscle rupture and it should heal in 1-2 weeks. If there is swelling and progressive deep pain then you should do Doppler ultrasound to rule out vein thrombosis.I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day.
You should continue with rest,ice apply and nonsteroid painkillers take elastic bandage since this was probably partial muscle rupture and it should heal in 1-2 weeks. If there is swelling and progressive deep pain then you should do Doppler ultrasound to rule out vein thrombosis.I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day.
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