Should A Doctor Be Consulted For A Torn Right Calf Muscle?

Posted on Wed, 11 Apr 2018

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Question : Hi, I think I tore my right calf muscle Saturday. It is better, I can walk, but it is still restricted to full stretch and hurts when I take steps. Should I go to a doctor?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Should continue to improve

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

If it is improving then this is likely to continue. Normally when a muscle injury starts to show signs and symptoms of resolution, this tends to continue.

What you have been doing- rest with very limited walking or standing, ice and compression are recommended.
In addition, medication such as anti inflammatory meds would help eg Naproxen, Ibuprofen, Cataflam. These would help with pain relief.

If there is any swelling, you can elevate the leg when you have the chance to do so. Soft tissue injuries can sometimes take up to 2 weeks to improve. If any setbacks occur then you can be seen.

I hope this helps.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar