Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I recently sprained my mcl and i'm using rice to recover and the swelling has subsided. i am however experiencing lower calf pain. is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Lower calf: Be careful, this could be an emergency--may be a blood clot. Get it checked out fast.
Answered 10/11/2012
5.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hi! I just recently sprained my ankle while running about 12 days ago... I am able to walk on it while limping and I still have very bad brusing and swelling. The brusing comes all the way up my leg. I'm a nurse and need to go back to work. I'm also a run
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
13 weeks after ankle sprain, was put under scotchcast for 3 weeks in beginning, now still pains on standing for more than 5 mins, pain in lower leg, swelling?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Sprained ankle on 11-13 swelling not going down foot cold and pale pain in calf and thigh. On crutches and off foot entirely. Pain unbearable at times?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Sprained knee? Twisted while walking dog. Bit of swelling. Pain is 7-8/10. Range of motion is limited. Now calf hurts, muscle is tight can't stretch.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Mcl grade 1 sprain Aug 5 slow to heal No major pain/swelling Just slow to COMPLETELY heal. Up and down Feels okay to walk; but next day hurts Up and down for 10 wks Will grade 1 eventually heal? Feels good today but afraid to risk walking Pleaseadv?
Partial MCL Sprain & ACL bony avulsion 3mm. No surgery. 5 weeks. Able to walk but not able to bend because of swelling. When will the swelling go?
3 weeks post full ACL/MCL tears with meniscus damage as well. How long should i wait before surgery? Swelling has subsided lots and Im very strict with doing my Physio as well as extra leg work. How long should this keep me in bad pain Post-surgery?
4 month lows back and left leg pain. Stiff lower back and less flexibility. Pain not radiating from thigh. Pain/ swelling feeling in left calf. Sometimes leg goes numb and tingly. Doc said it is likely a muscle sprain but I worry it may be nerves.
Ankle sprained 24 hours ago. Not broken.Swelling is worse after rice.Limited motion in three smallest toes that are now slightly swollen.All normal?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
