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What Causes Tight Calf Muscles With Shortness Of Breath?
Hello, I have recently noticed that my legs tighten up in the calves and my lower back hurts with shortness of breath until I sit down. Breathing returns to normal after a few seconds.. Legs feel tight and like I need to pop them, especially my left leg....Any clues as to what may cause this?
Fri, 8 May 2020
Hi,
You have not mentioned your age. Are you diabetic or having any cardiac issue? Tight compartment of leg and breathlessness can be due to thrombo-embolism. Get your colour Doppler of calf muscles done.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
You have not mentioned your age. Are you diabetic or having any cardiac issue? Tight compartment of leg and breathlessness can be due to thrombo-embolism. Get your colour Doppler of calf muscles done.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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