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What causes your calf to get hard lump? it hurts for a bit then goes away very painfull. quick way to ease pain is what?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

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Muscle cramp: It sounds like a muscle cramp best treatment is to avoid dehydration or electrolyte imbalance once it stars , stretching is the best way to relieve it.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

What causes your calf to get hard lump? it hurts for a bit then goes away very painfull. quick way to ease pain is what?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

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