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What Causes Intermittent Calf Pain While Walking?
Over the last two days I have been experiencing intermittent pain in my left upper calf when walking. It feels similar to the pressure you experience when having your blood pressure taken, a sudden tightening of an area at the back of my leg but it is not a cramp. Other information that might be pertinent is that I sustained a subtalar dislocation of my left foot and a fractured tibia plateau of my left leg six years ago. I have nine pins and a plate in my leg as a result of this fracture.
Tue, 10 May 2016
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The most common reason for calf pain on activity is peripheral artery disease.
This refers to decreased blood supply in the area.
This can occur as a result of age, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, overweight/obesity. Trauma is also a possible cause.
If it continues then you can see your doctor for assessment.
This would include assessing the pulses in the lower limb. A test called the ankle brachial index may also be done.
This compares the blood pressure in the ankle to that in the arm
I hope this helps
The most common reason for calf pain on activity is peripheral artery disease.
This refers to decreased blood supply in the area.
This can occur as a result of age, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, overweight/obesity. Trauma is also a possible cause.
If it continues then you can see your doctor for assessment.
This would include assessing the pulses in the lower limb. A test called the ankle brachial index may also be done.
This compares the blood pressure in the ankle to that in the arm
I hope this helps
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