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I was bent down for a short period of time n now i have had a numb spot on my calf for 2 days...y is that? i am a 23 fem. it also has a bruise there.

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Dr. Christopher Nicora answered

Gastrocnemius: Possibly ruptured some calf muscle fibers aka gastrocnemius. No specific treatment.

Answered 12/3/2012

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A member asked:

I was bent down for a short period of time n now i have had a numb spot on my calf for 2 days...y is that? i am a 23 fem. it also has a bruise there.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Nicora answered

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