What Causes Pain In Left Calf After A Popping Feeling?

Posted on Tue, 6 Jan 2015

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Question : HI I AM HAVING PAIN IN MY LEFT CALF. I WAS WALKING DOWN THE STEPS AND IT FELT LIKE SOMETHING POPED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I ALSO EXPERIENCED THIS ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO? IT HURTS TO PUT WEIGHT ON IT. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be muscle tear,

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the calf after a popping can be due to muscle or fascia tear. This can happen due to undue stress on the muscle fibers.
You need to give rest to your calf muscle and do a hot compress at the site of pain at least thrice a day. Do take a mild pain killer. Using an elastic bandage over the area will also help. Avoid any strenuous activity like climbing stairs or running for at least 2 weeks till it heals.
I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar