A member asked:

I had a partial calf tear a week and a half ago, it is healing well, i am able to walk with an almost normal gate, the pain is gone unless i stretch it a bit too much. my question is, how at risk am i for a blood clot. i am also 4 months pregnant?

Q: i had a partial calf tear a week and a half ago, it is healing well, i am able to walk with an almost normal gate, the pain is gone unless i stretch it a bit too much. my question is, how at risk am i for a blood clot. i am also 4 months pregnant?

: Pregnancy is a hypercoagulable state, and any calf tenderness should be evaluated by your OB physician. A "calf tear" and a lower extremity pain from a blood clot may have similar pain.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Pregnancy is a hypercoagulable state, and any calf tenderness should be evaluated by your OB physician. A "calf tear" and a lower extremity pain from a blood clot may have similar pain.

Answered 6/3/2022

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I had a partial calf tear a week and a half ago, it is healing well, i am able to walk with an almost normal gate, the pain is gone unless i stretch it a bit too much. my question is, how at risk am i for a blood clot. i am also 4 months pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Pain in the calf when I walk or sit on my knees. No other symptoms but I fear blood clot. Pulled muscle or blood clot?

A member asked:

I am a healthy 29 year old woman who is 22 weeks pregnant with twins. I am not obese, do not smoke (never have), no family history of blood clots. I am worried about a DVT in my left calf. I have had aches and pains in my calf for the past 3-4 days. ?

A member asked:

Blood clot in leg? For a couple of days, my left calf has felt weird. At times, I feel a slight burning or throbbing sensation. I haven't had any pain, swelling, discoloration. What could this be? Treatment plans? Should I go to ER or to my PCP?

A member asked:

What are the main symptoms of a blood clot in the leg? I have painful leg & i'm not sure if it's my varicose veins & spider veins. Walk 6 days a week

A member asked:

37 weeks pregnant & have pain on left leg when walking, bruise located upper thigh was itchy at first and now its a bruise could this be a blood clot?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

My wife had a miscarriage last friday(good friday) after 12 weeks of pregnancy. After treatment at the hospital, she had a blood flow with heavy clots for about 5 days. Just last night as she was urinating, something like a heavy blood clot in the size of

I've had a pinching feeling in one spot in my calf for 3 days when i walk to point my toes but the area isn't red or hot. could this be a blood clot?

I have left low leg pain, by calf area,had scan today and no blood clots, what could this pain be hurts worse to walk on it. Feels like leg is tight.

Blood clot in my calf (not deep vein) told wear stocking but can't cos foot goes blue and swollen. Operated my foot, can't walk. What to do?

I have a very swollen ankle and calf it's very tender to the touch and it gets like this if i stand or walk could it be a blood clot in my ankle?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?