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What Causes Pain In Calf While Walking?

I ve had pain below my calf that went away and now is on the upper part of my calf. The pain is when I walk on pronation or what I call right as I step up off of my toes. I had an ultrasound and a d- dimer done that were normal no clot. This has been going on for over a month now and it s weird how this discomfort only occurs when walking and seems to be moving up. Any ideas?
Fri, 19 Sep 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

There are many reasons of calf pain.
Due to spinal disc bulge there can be compression of nerve supplying your leg leading to pain and difficulty in walking. You may need to do MRI spine to see for nerve compression.
Due to compression of nerve there is leg pain with it.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Another differential can be leg muscle cramps.

Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins.
Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,
Take potassium rich diet.
Hot and cold fomentation to leg

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Causes Pain In Calf While Walking?

Hello, I have studied your case. There are many reasons of calf pain. Due to spinal disc bulge there can be compression of nerve supplying your leg leading to pain and difficulty in walking. You may need to do MRI spine to see for nerve compression. Due to compression of nerve there is leg pain with it. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Another differential can be leg muscle cramps. Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, Take potassium rich diet. Hot and cold fomentation to leg Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care