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What Causes Pain And Weakness In The Calf?
i am a runner. my calf hurts and feels weak. I cannot seem to put weight on it while going up and downstairs. sometimes while running, i feel like my leg gives out . I also have a spot in my middle back that feels achy. no pain, just achy. All of this hurts mostly at night while lying on my side.
Wed, 18 Jul 2018
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Calf pain may be due to muscle spasm or muscle exhaustion. Other possibilities like tendinitis or tear of tendon. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Take rest, use cold sponging or heat compression. use pain killer medication. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Calf pain may be due to muscle spasm or muscle exhaustion. Other possibilities like tendinitis or tear of tendon. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Take rest, use cold sponging or heat compression. use pain killer medication. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor 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
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
How old are you? Since when you're suffering from calf pain. Possible are calf muscle spasm or tendinitis or muscle overuse or infection or Hypokalemia or calcemia, etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Take rest, use tablet ultracet twice a day for five days. Cold and warm compression. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor 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
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
How old are you? Since when you're suffering from calf pain. Possible are calf muscle spasm or tendinitis or muscle overuse or infection or Hypokalemia or calcemia, etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Take rest, use tablet ultracet twice a day for five days. Cold and warm compression. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor 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
I find this answer helpful
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