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I took a cramp in my calf muscle and 24hours later and i having difficulty walking. when i touch my calf it feels bruised but doesnt look it. what could be causing this?

Q: i took a cramp in my calf muscle and 24hours later and i having difficulty walking. when i touch my calf it feels bruised but doesnt look it. what could be causing this?

: A severe cramp in the calf may give you those symptoms for a day or two.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

A severe cramp in the calf may give you those symptoms for a day or two.

Answered 12/23/2021

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Sometimes a muscle cramp can cause damage to the fibers themselves. The muscle needs to be stretched out gradually. After proper stretching , strengthening is required to prevent any injury physical therapist would be helpful

Answered 12/24/2021

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A member asked:

I took a cramp in my calf muscle and 24hours later and i having difficulty walking. when i touch my calf it feels bruised but doesnt look it. what could be causing this?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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