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What Causes Pain In Calves?

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Question : Having pain in both calves , had ultrasound done yesterday it was negative I've had this pain for a few months but now I'm taking estrogen and I am afraid I cannot determine if my pain is from a blood clot or from the pain that I've been having for so many months that nobody can figure out , how can I examine myself I do not have any swelling no redness , just dull ache especially worst at bedtime when laying flat on bed. I flex my foot forward and backwards stretch icalf muscles I really don't have pain just stretching tightness I want to make sure nothing is wrong now.. When i use heat it feels better
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Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Have you tried Vitamin E supplements. Detailed Answer: Hi there. Thanks for writing in. With pain in both the calves the first thing that comes to my mind is Deep Vein Thrombosis(blood clot in the legs). However , you say that an ultrasound was done, and they have ruled it out. So don't worry. Other causes of pain in the calves could be due to 1.electrolyte abnormalities (so do get your serum electrolyte levels checked), 2.overuse of the calf muscles (before and after any exercise do make sure you stretch each group of muscles well and have a good warm up, or else your muscles are going to be sore later). Also do get your Serum electrolytes , Hemoglobin, Vitamin D , Vitamin B12 levels, blood sugar levels and TSH(thyroid function test) done. Try using volini gel or diclofenac gel . Apply a thin film of this gel on both calves and half an hour later do hot fomentation. You could also take a vitamin supplement like EVION 400 IU (vitamin E) after consulting with your physician. Hope my answer was helpful to you. Do get back to me if you have further queries. Regards, Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan
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What Causes Pain In Calves?

Brief Answer: Have you tried Vitamin E supplements. Detailed Answer: Hi there. Thanks for writing in. With pain in both the calves the first thing that comes to my mind is Deep Vein Thrombosis(blood clot in the legs). However , you say that an ultrasound was done, and they have ruled it out. So don't worry. Other causes of pain in the calves could be due to 1.electrolyte abnormalities (so do get your serum electrolyte levels checked), 2.overuse of the calf muscles (before and after any exercise do make sure you stretch each group of muscles well and have a good warm up, or else your muscles are going to be sore later). Also do get your Serum electrolytes , Hemoglobin, Vitamin D , Vitamin B12 levels, blood sugar levels and TSH(thyroid function test) done. Try using volini gel or diclofenac gel . Apply a thin film of this gel on both calves and half an hour later do hot fomentation. You could also take a vitamin supplement like EVION 400 IU (vitamin E) after consulting with your physician. Hope my answer was helpful to you. Do get back to me if you have further queries. Regards, Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan