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What Could Cause Severe Pain In The Calf Muscles?
the other day I was stepping up to get into my husbands truck and felt something pop behind my left knee. I couldn t walk or sit in his truck without pain, my calves are so tight and painful like i have had charlie horses one right after another and severe pain. The only time it doesn t hurt is if I m not walking or standing. Do I need to be concerned and how do I get this pain to go away?
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
Hello,
We have to rule out possible causes like a peripheral vascular disease.
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
We have to rule out possible causes like a peripheral vascular disease.
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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