Question 1

i have had a dull pain in my left calf for the past 2 weeks. could be described as a numb like pain. very mild. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Concerning.: Calf pain, dull or not, can be signs of concern. Too often, not addressing the the issue can lead to more significant problems. To remove all doubt, consult with a physician.

Question 2

i've been having constant dull/heavy pain in my left calf and back of knee no matter what i do; walk, sit, lie down rest. no injury, swelling nor hot.

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HalfCalf HalfDeCalf: If you haven't injured or strained your calf, if the skin is not discolored, if the knee or calf is not swollen (check carefully behind the knee;compare with the other side), if you can breathe OK and don't have any chest pain, if you can walk OK and you have no back pain, then I'd give it a week and see what happens.Use Motrin and/or Tylenol (acetaminophen) and be careful. If it persists or gets worse, see a doc

Question 3

calf pain that came on walking. started as stabbing, now dull. have not travelled. what could be the cause of this. it is aching and there is no bruising, but tender to touch. er?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER now: Make sure it is not "deep vein thrombosis"or a blood clot. I hope it is just muscle aches due to undue exercising.

Question 4

aching/burning like calf pain. tends to come and go. was just checked 4 days ago for dvt. they said i had really good veins. so what could be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

: DVT is mostly 'silent' and not the commonest cause of calf pain. If DVT is ruled out -then in your age it is commonly functional or musculoskeletal. Try local heat, ibuprofen and if not better see a doc who will do a good exam to find cause. i think you will imprve in a few days.

Question 5

the following also describe me: aching muscles, sneezing, calf pain, muscle wasting, lack of sense of smell, leg numbness, and cough. what should i do?

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See a doctor: Muscle wasting and leg numbness is an obvious sign of neurological problem, but you must find out why.....

Question 6

my son is experiencing  leg pain. the following also describe him: lower leg pain, leg tenderness, leg swelling, calf pain, insomnia, knee pain, aching muscles, and painful swollen joints. what should he do?

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See his pediatrician: your son needs medical attention given all the symptoms you described, jeuvenile rheumatoid arthritis need to be ruled out, wish you both wellness

Question 7

get a dull ache around lower left rib cage a day after drinking and calf pain accompanied by sweats and tightness around my head. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Hang over: Hour symptoms are similar to hangover (alcohol withdrawal) symptoms after  moderate to heavy drinking. In most isolated cases the symptoms should resolve in a couple of days without intervention and a regular intake if non-dehydrating fluids and nutrition. Check with physician if such episodes become frequent with dependency when social life start getting affected. Be careful out there:)

Question 8

think i'm dying have so many symptoms, left arm ache,fingers swell in mornings,headaches,stomach pain,chest  pain,calf pain,eye pain,numbness in toes?

Accepted Answer

Many issues: Consider anxiety, stress, or electrolyte/metabolic issues.

Question 9

severe left calf pain. how to alleviate?

Accepted Answer

Possible muscle tear: You are in the correct age range to sustain a variable tear of the muscle belly of the calf (gastrocnemius) muscle in its muscle belly just below the knee joint. With such injury a hematoma may form within the muscle which can cause considerable pain until the hematoma resolves slowly with time, compression, rest and ice.

Question 10

how should i treat severe left calf pain?

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Depends on the cause: Calf pain can develop from a partial tear of the calf muscle, a blood clot, a ruptured baker's cyst from behind the knee, contusion/hematoma, strain due to altered gait/limping or it can be referred pain, often from nerve irritation from the lumbar spine. How you treat calf pain differs depending on the diagnosis. Until you see a physician, pain meds, limiting your weight-bearing & icing can help.

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I have had a dull pain in my left calf for the past 2 weeks. could be described as a numb like pain. very mild. should i be concerned?

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I've been having constant dull/heavy pain in my left calf and back of knee no matter what i do; walk, sit, lie down rest. no injury, swelling nor hot.

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Calf pain that came on walking. started as stabbing, now dull. have not travelled. what could be the cause of this. it is aching and there is no bruising, but tender to touch. er?

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Aching/burning like calf pain. tends to come and go. was just checked 4 days ago for dvt. they said i had really good veins. so what could be the cause of this?

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The following also describe me: aching muscles, sneezing, calf pain, muscle wasting, lack of sense of smell, leg numbness, and cough. what should i do?

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My son is experiencing leg pain. the following also describe him: lower leg pain, leg tenderness, leg swelling, calf pain, insomnia, knee pain, aching muscles, and painful swollen joints. what should he do?

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Get a dull ache around lower left rib cage a day after drinking and calf pain accompanied by sweats and tightness around my head. what could it be?

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Think i'm dying have so many symptoms, left arm ache,fingers swell in mornings,headaches,stomach pain,chest pain,calf pain,eye pain,numbness in toes?

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Severe left calf pain. how to alleviate?

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