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Question: I am a 82 year old male. I have been having an intermittent pain on some days ( at any time of the day) in both my legs for the last one year. The pain is mainly in calf region. The calf region is stone hard.There is no discoloration and no part is swollen.The pain aggravates if I walk or stand for long period as I am an advocate by profession. Once triggered it does not subside for hours even if I lie flat on the bed. If I try to stretch my leg I get a muscle catch. I have undergone angioplasty in 2014. I am non diabetic, spiritual and have an overall good health. I have no vices. Currently I am not taking any medication for this pain except the ones prescribed by my doctors post my surgery. These are tab Evion 400 ; Ecosprin and TelvasH40
Brief Answer:
Can be a muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The intermittent pain in the legs with no visible swelling can be due to muscle cramps. Prolonged standing can cause such a fatigue. This can also happen due to decreased fluid intake and an electrolyte imbalance. It is best to get your serum electrolyte levels evaluated and start with some stretching exercises of the calf to maintain the proper muscle tone. In case the pain is severe then a color doppler scan will help in ruling out any venous thrombosis.
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
Can be a muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The intermittent pain in the legs with no visible swelling can be due to muscle cramps. Prolonged standing can cause such a fatigue. This can also happen due to decreased fluid intake and an electrolyte imbalance. It is best to get your serum electrolyte levels evaluated and start with some stretching exercises of the calf to maintain the proper muscle tone. In case the pain is severe then a color doppler scan will help in ruling out any venous thrombosis.
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
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