Had Blood Clot In Lungs. Getting Constant Pain In Calf Muscle. No Swelling Or Redness. Any Relief?

Posted on Tue, 22 Jan 2013

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Question : I returned from Afghanistan 9 days ago and ever since have had a constant pain in my lower calf muscle. I feel nothing when I sleep or rest but as soon as I stand I feel a very tight pain in the center of the calf, like a cramp but not as severe. It is very tender and is interfering with my running. I have had blood clot before that went into my lungs. There is no swelling redness etc...just pain and I cannot extend normally.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chandra Shekhar Sharma (1 hour later)

Hi,

Welcome to XXXXXXX

As inspection and palpation is required, please get your calf muscles examined by an Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Meanwhile you can take B complex and analgesic anti-inflammatory with muscle relaxant.

Thanks,

Dr.C.S.Sharma

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