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How are calf muscle injuries/calf strain treated and how long do they take to heal? can bruising be a symptom of them?
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Depends: it really depends upon the extent of the injury and how well you are able to stay off of it. Mild muscle strains can clear up in a few weeks. More severe strains may take months. Yes, bruising can occur. This is due to small tears in muscle fibers. Keep it elevated when possible and use warm moist heat.
Answered 7/1/2020
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