What Causes Extreme Pain In Calf Area?

Posted on Tue, 16 Jun 2015

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Question : MARCH 20TH 2015 I HAD AN EPISODE OF EXTREME PAIN TO LEFT CALF AREA, AN ULTRASOUND TAKEN & SAID IT WAS A CYST & IT WENT AWAY NEXT DAY. XXXXXXX 13 I DEVELOPED EXTREME PAIN BEHIND LEFT KNEE US REST & HEATING PAD & NEXT DAY HAVE ONLY MINOR DISCOMFORT WHEN WALKING. I THINK IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM IN NEW AREA. DOES A CYST WORK THAT WAY? WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
cyst doesn't work like that.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
cyst may not dissappear suddenly and migrate to other place.
There can be possibility of associated venous thrombosis leading to such symptoms.
I will advise you colour doppler of calf.
Till time take analgesic and neurotropic medication like methylcobalamine consulting your doctor.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (11 hours later)

THANK YOU. INFO WAS VALUABLE. I WONDER IF BEING 84 YRS OLD & FOOD CONTROLLED DIABETIC & SIT MUCH OF THE DAY MAKES ANY DIFFERENCE IN PROBLEM? AND, WHAT TYPE OF DOCTOR SHOULD I SEE ABOUT THIS...MY INTERNIST DOESN'T GIVE ME MUCH CONFIDENCE.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I will advise your to consult orthopaedic doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

Due to excessive sitting there can be venous congestion in leg .So keep your knee and foot on bed at same level to avoid swelling.

I will advise you to consult orthopaedic/MD medicine doctor.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E