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Pain In Calf And Ankle
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I do 6kms brisk walk in 66mints but after the walk I have pain around the calf muscles, & ankles and some times also at the back what should I do.
Pes Planus/flat feet: These symptoms are very similar to complaints I see with patients with hypermobile, or flat feet. While walking, the lack of rigidity fails to absorb shock, and as the foot pronates, or "flattens" and moves outward "abducts", the calf muscle (gastrocneumius) is overstretched. Orthotics with a heel lift, for support, and stretching exercises can be very helpful. ...Read more
Calf Pain (Definition)
Means a pain in the calf. This can be from muscle strain, a clot in a vein, a torn tendon, infection or a host of several other problems, including referred pain from someplace higher up, like the lower back. The best starting place for calf pain is your primary medical doctor, who can then make an appropriate referral depending on what he or she ...Read more
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My sister suffered water retention. Worsen while sitting and standing for a long time. Pain calf and ankle. What shoud I do?
Diuretics: Treatment with diuretics is a good way to treat her condition, whoever she must go to see a Doctor for evaluation. ...Read more
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I hurt my right knee. Ankle and foot is swollen and sharp pain in knee, calf, and ankle when I walk. What should I do. I tried ice and heat for 2 days?
See your Doctor: Knee injuries are painful. See your doctor for examination and appropriate treatment. ...Read more
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I'm having calf pain down to my ankle and I think it's my sural nerve, what can I do until I see a dr. And can they help me?
I would make sure: You don't have a DVT in your calf, that could be life threatening. ...Read more
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I run 15-20 miles/week and lately have had horrible inner calf pain that radiates from ankle to knee, what is this?
Overuse injury maybe: You may be suffering from the initial stages of an overuse injury. If you have pain along the tibial (shin) bone, you need to be examined by your trainer, therapist or physician. Try decreasing the mileage or intensity of your regimen for a week or two by limiting the impact aerobic exercise (running, jumping, etc.). Your response to this training change will help your examiner formulate a tx plan. ...Read more
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I woke up from radiating back knee calf pain to the ankle. Itwas relieved after taking diclofenac. What could be thepossible diagnosis?
See details: Your description is not specific enough but possible causes including knee issues teat, strain, tendinitis, etc) or muscle strains or pulls. If it persists, have it evaluated. ...Read more
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Been on prednisone 60mg for 4 days and I have awful leg/calf pain and ankle pain like I need to massage it. Is this a normal side effect that will go?
Not normal: Please go get seen those symptoms could be a blood clot, tendon rupture or similar. ...Read more
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Severe knee pain for 12 days. Calf pain and ankle pain. Feels like water running in ankle. Stiff ankle and acl. Can't rest heel without pain.
I assume you visited: An orthopedist yes? If you haven't, now would be a good time. ...Read more
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I have hemihypertrophy on my right leg. One lump on knee two on right side of leg. Searing pain in calf plus pitting edema in ankle. Is this urgent?
Could be serious.: Hemihypertrophy can mean a difference in length of the leg as well as girth of the leg. If you have suddenly noticed a difference in girth with searing calf pain and pitting edema, you need to go to the ER immediately because of the possibility of a blood clot. I believe in playing it safe since failure to treat could have devastating consequences. ...Read more
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Pinching pain in left calf midway between ankle & knee when standing up and straightening knee. Lasts only a few seconds. Recently diagnosed with?
? Recent travel: With any type of discomfort in the calf which increases with stretch of those muscle u must always be concerned of a blood clot especially if you have been immobile (eg long train, car or plane ride) for a while. Another possibility includes some tightness and muscle strain in the area. If u have recently traveled or been immobile or have some swelling in that ankle or leg you should see a doctor. ...Read more
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Very bad sciatica pain on the left side but pain is worse on calf and ankle. MRI showed broad disc bulge L5/S1 with no obvious compression.
If symptoms: Don't improve with conservative care piriformis syndrome can produce sciatica. This underdiagnosed cause of sciatica can often respond to steroid injection into the piriformis muscle. A physical medicine consult may help assess for this. ...Read more
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Have been having pain from my knees calfs shin ankle and feet in both legs and its painful and I have these vissible bumps under the skin on calfs.?
Many things: Could cause your symptoms including neuropathy, blood clots, vascular insufficiency, arthritis and metabolic abnormalities. You should seek an evaluation by a health care professional who can examine you. This is not diagnosable without an examination. All of these possibilities are treatable but some can be life threatening. Don't wait to be evaluated. ...Read more
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2 back surgeries in ~1 month. Wondering if increased swelling@L5-S1 from overdoing it could cause severe burning/cramping pain behind knee, in calf/ankle, & thigh? Have to lie down & hard to walk/sit.
This may be related: To anyone of several possible causes. Sometimes, even though the nerve that may have had some compression on it does not immediately respond to surgery or if you had surgery especially 2 so close that just manipulation of nerve may cause inflammation. Also one has to make sure you did not develop a blood clot in leg post op. You should discuss this with your surgeon. Scar tissue can form now. ...Read more
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I have a pain in my leg between calf and ankle after a short running. What should I do?
Go to ER: Once u make the complaint a clot needs to be ruled out. Better safe than sorry. ...Read more
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I had a knee scope 8/29/13. After 5 months of physical therapy, I started to jog 1/2 mile (no pain).When I jogged 1 mile; pain 1/2 ankle, calf, butt.
Muscle pain: Sounds like you are having muscle pains. Not sure what was done @ your 'scope' but your symptoms suggest that it may not be a factor... Try stretching your hamstrings and calf muscles before and after your 1/2 mile jog... Then slowly (over a 2 wk period) gradually increase your distance to a mile. If symptoms still persist see your orthopedic surgeon. Best of luck! ...Read more
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Swollen ankle with calf pain and pressure up to my thigh came on suddenly 2 days ago just in my right leg. Should I be worried?
Go to ER: Have a clot rules out. Better safe than sorry. ...Read more
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Moderate calf pain that radiates down back of leg towards ankle. Worse when walking and going up and down stairs. What could it be and what to do?
Muscle strain: There are many potential causes of calf pain, the most common of which is a muscle strain. Try to ice the area and take an anti-inflammatory medicine such as Ibuprofen (with food) for relief. If you are experiencing chest pain or trouble breathing with these symptoms, however, then you should call your doctor immediately, as this could indicate a more worrisome cause. Best wishes! ...Read more
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I have severe calf pain when walking. My leg and ankle are swollen. I have hbp, high cholestoral. Pain started in rt. Calf, has now moved to the lt.
As a precaution I: Would recommend a duplex ultrasound to rule out a clot. I would consider the possibility of a side effect of possible cholesterol lowering medication you may be taking. ...Read more
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Calf pain when standing, subsides while lying down. Ankle plate surgery 6 weeks ago, and have been in a cam walker for 2 weeks now, weight bearing.
Compartment syndrome: Check with you surgeon area of compartment pressure. ...Read more
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Sprained ankle on 11-13 swelling not going down foot cold and pale pain in calf and thigh. On crutches and off foot entirely. Pain unbearable at times?
See a specialist: You don't mention having it properly examined. In addition to a full examination, proper diagnostic testing including X-rays and perhaps an MRI will be useful. The condition (if occurred on Nov 13) is more than 6 weeks. The fact that you remain on crutches is of concern. See an orthopedist or podiatrist to have a proper assessment made. ...Read more
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Pain in left leg on the side above ankle cold to touch and leg swelling and pain in calf and I get blue bruises on my calf without injury what is caus?
? from Advil (ibuprofen): I am not really sure what is going on. You should see a doctor for a definitive answer. ...Read more
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Help, the past 2 days my right ankle and foot have had pitted edema. I have IST and am unsure if this is connected. Now I have pain in calf and thigh, like vein pain. I am a over all healthy 33 yr old female.
Requires evaluation: Including EKG, echocardiogram as well venous and arterial Doppler studies of the lower extremities. Obviously you will medication for the edema. ...Read more
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Sprained ankle 7 mons ago still sparined sudden pain in calf like charlie horse entire leg numb all of a sudden Fell today couldn't get up for 45 mins?
YOU NEED TO....: See a podiatrist or foot/ankle orthopedist. You need formal treatment by a doctor. ...Read more
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Left Ankle swelling immediatewith activity better with Rest/elevation. Hx of DVT 3 yrs ago. Fell week ago and tweaked it. No calf pain but sole aches.?
What exactly did: You tweak? The ankle? The sole? If your pain is solely in the sole (no pun intended) then perhaps you just have plantar fascitis.... ...Read more
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Ankle surgery 12/8 pain not under control, hot and cold flashes along with nausea Pain in calf is unbearable shortness of breath loss of balance
Be seen: Especially since you are having shortness of breath, you need to be seen to make sure you are not having some kind of complication such as a pulmonary embolus for example. Not to say that you are, but that it would be wise to be seen and evaluated. ...Read more
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Ankle surgery 12/8 pain in calf, back and chest. Shortness of breath dizziness and toes are swollen as well don't feel right and don't know what to do?
Could be serious...: When a person with recent surgery starts gets calf pain, swollen toes, shortness of breath, and dizziness, the general recommendation is to call 911 and go to the E.R. by ambulance. The E.R. doctor will evaluate her to see if she has a blood clot in her leg veins, because such a blood clot can travel to her lungs and block blood flow to her lungs, causing shortness of breath and sometimes death. ...Read more
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Worried about a blood clot in my legmy foot is white and cold pain in calf throbsnd right eye had been going blurry the past few days sprained ankle?
Go to nearest E R: You could have a serious vascular problem? ...Read more
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Shiny dry skin on lower legs but not ankles or feet, calf pain I'm walking only if I'm carrying heavy things. Peripheral artery disease?
PAD 16 yo F: Very rare to be PAD at your age. Carry lighter things. Ask you Dr to feel the pulses in your feet. ...Read more
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Ankle surgery 3 weeks ago pain in calf and thigh, nausea, dizziness and unexplained bruises and overall not feeling good heart rate elevated?
See a doctor today: You could have a blood clot in the leg. If you are are having any shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, or your pulse is over 100 at rest - you should go to the Emergency Room now to get tested. ...Read more
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Post op day 6 ankle arthroscopy having severe pain in calf shin and top of foot er ruled out blood clots heart rate in er was 130- 150 what's doing it?
Post op ankle pain: Post op day 6 ankle arthroscopy having severe pain in calf shin and top of foot er ruled out blood clots heart rate in er was 130- 150 what's doing it? ANS: I would go to the Dr team that did procedure and ask them to examine you and give you the answer. Can't tell from here. ...Read more
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