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Felt pop below calf/achilles is not ruptured n wen it occured no swelling/bruising/no pain wen i squeeze anywhere only wen i try 2 walk n calf tightns?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

You probably: popped off 1 of 3 tendon heads that attach Achilles tendon to calf muscle. This is why you feel pain when you walk. The tendon should grow back over next 4-6 weeks,but you could be uncomfortable for a while. I recommend you see Orthopedics to confirm this diagnosis, and do as little walking as possible..

Answered 6/3/2016

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A member asked:

Felt pop below calf/achilles is not ruptured n wen it occured no swelling/bruising/no pain wen i squeeze anywhere only wen i try 2 walk n calf tightns?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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