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While running sudden sharp stab in lower calf , i walked for a bit stretching at the same time and now it feels bruised

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Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

Sounds muscular in : Terms of a possible strain in a calf muscle most often a plantaris muscle/tendon involvement. Go by your symptoms in terms of your activity level.

Dr Bowen agreed

Answered 10/26/2012

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A member asked:

While running sudden sharp stab in lower calf , i walked for a bit stretching at the same time and now it feels bruised

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

Dr Bowen agreed

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