A 26-year-old female asked:
after standing for a while or when running, i get a dull ache behind my leg--in the tops of my calves, right under the back of my knees. why?
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Dr. Sarah Benjamin answered
17 years experience Podiatry
Achilles Tendonitis: Probable achilles tendinitis which is stretching the tendon where it inserts on the heel. Try wearing a heel lift in your shoe or a slight heel to relax the tendon from its insertion. Ice, rest, topical irritants like icy hot or bengay can help to. If it doesn't get better visit your local doctor for further evaluation and treatment.
Answered on Dec 9, 2013
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