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What Causes Intermittent Calf Pain?

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Question : Hello, Dr. Rynne. I am a 70+ year old female who experiences intermittent pin prick sensations on my calf. It happens infrequently. I'm curious. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I would like to give some differential for your symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have read your query.
I would like to give some differential for your symptoms
Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis.
Another possibility can be spinal nerve compression leading to intermittent calf pain.

Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading to pain like deep vein thrombosis.

I will advise you to do MRI spine to see for any nerve compression.

If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

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.

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What Causes Intermittent Calf Pain?

Brief Answer: I would like to give some differential for your symptoms Detailed Answer: Hello, I have read your query. I would like to give some differential for your symptoms Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis. Another possibility can be spinal nerve compression leading to intermittent calf pain. Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading to pain like deep vein thrombosis. I will advise you to do MRI spine to see for any nerve compression. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. 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.