A member asked:

Husband's right calf muscle is shrinking no pain or injury. about 1 1/2" difference. leg is weaker.

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

See neurologist: Weakness of a muscle without injury, pain or disuse is usually due to a nerve problem. See a neurologist to check the cause out. Rarely an asymptomatic achilles tendon rupture can cause calf muscle wasting and weakness.

Answered 9/3/2013

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