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Do Sore Left Calf Muscles Indicate A Blood Clot?
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Thu, 31 Aug 2017
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Question : I have a sore muscle in my inner outer left calf muscle. Cant remember what i did to cause it to get sore.
Its much better than when i first felt it but it still feels sore.
I read something about blood clots in the legs and got concerned.
Its not swollen or warm and isnt very painful.
It honestly feels like i worked out my calf on the inside near the bone.
How would someone know if they needed to seek medical attention?
Its much better than when i first felt it but it still feels sore.
I read something about blood clots in the legs and got concerned.
Its not swollen or warm and isnt very painful.
It honestly feels like i worked out my calf on the inside near the bone.
How would someone know if they needed to seek medical attention?
Brief Answer:
If pain is persistent then do get it investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A blood clot is usually associated with an acute pain and swelling that aggravates with walking. A pain in calf due to minor muscle strain usually subsides with heat and mild pain killers in 5-7 days. If the pain persists beyond that then it is best to see a medical attention for proper evaluation.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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If pain is persistent then do get it investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A blood clot is usually associated with an acute pain and swelling that aggravates with walking. A pain in calf due to minor muscle strain usually subsides with heat and mild pain killers in 5-7 days. If the pain persists beyond that then it is best to see a medical attention for proper evaluation.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Its sore along the inside of my shin at where calf and shin sit running up and down about 7-8 inches. It isnt sore at back of calf or on the main part of the calf. Just sore on inner leg, maybe stiffness with the initial steps as i walk if im paying attention but it isnt very bothersome and it is much less sore than when i first felt it monday.
If i rub on it it just feels like i am rubbing a tender sore muscle area the day after work out.
It also doesnt feel deep but more surface.
I hate to go to the doctor because im a hypocondriac.
If i rub on it it just feels like i am rubbing a tender sore muscle area the day after work out.
It also doesnt feel deep but more surface.
I hate to go to the doctor because im a hypocondriac.
Brief Answer:
Seems to be minor muscle sprain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The further details do suggest to be a muscle sprain only. Taking rest and a hot compress will help in decreasing the pain.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Seems to be minor muscle sprain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The further details do suggest to be a muscle sprain only. Taking rest and a hot compress will help in decreasing the pain.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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