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Suggest Remedy For Pain In The Calf And Legs
Question: i have bad pain in the calf of my left it does hurt all the time mostlywhen i'm at work walking a lot it gets so pain i'm same as dragging my leg and its very painful now sitting here writing the it feels like every few min.my calf feels like it drawing up and it hurts can you help me
Brief Answer:
calf pain
Detailed Answer:
Hi!
Welcome to health care magic!
I am Dr. Saddiq Ul Abidin. I have read your problem in detail and will try to help you in best way possible.
Based on the history, it seems muscular spasm but nerve involvement can't be ruled out as yet. I would suggest you to rule out more severe possibilities relating to calf pains like compartment syndrome. Also get yourself examined by an orthopedician so that patency of all vessels can be made clear on feeling pedal pulses and may ne asked for an ultrasound with doppler studies to rule any thrombus or cellulitis. I don't want to load you with number of diagnosis but all these possibilities need to be ruled out.
Using analgesics like acetaminophen alongwith muscle relaxants like orphenidrine or tizanidine may help. If pain doesn't respond to these, then after discussing with your doctor, you can use tramadol alongwith gaba pentins. Meanwhile warm compresses and tight stalkings may be advised.
Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. kindly rate me before closing, and leave your feedback if possible.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ul abidin.
calf pain
Detailed Answer:
Hi!
Welcome to health care magic!
I am Dr. Saddiq Ul Abidin. I have read your problem in detail and will try to help you in best way possible.
Based on the history, it seems muscular spasm but nerve involvement can't be ruled out as yet. I would suggest you to rule out more severe possibilities relating to calf pains like compartment syndrome. Also get yourself examined by an orthopedician so that patency of all vessels can be made clear on feeling pedal pulses and may ne asked for an ultrasound with doppler studies to rule any thrombus or cellulitis. I don't want to load you with number of diagnosis but all these possibilities need to be ruled out.
Using analgesics like acetaminophen alongwith muscle relaxants like orphenidrine or tizanidine may help. If pain doesn't respond to these, then after discussing with your doctor, you can use tramadol alongwith gaba pentins. Meanwhile warm compresses and tight stalkings may be advised.
Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. kindly rate me before closing, and leave your feedback if possible.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ul abidin.
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