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What Causes Sharp Pain In Calf Of Leg?

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Question : Lately I have been having a sharp pain in the calf of my leg in the same spot. It comes and goes.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Remedies for having sharp pain in calf.... Detailed Answer: Hi, The pain you are having in the calf of your leg at the same spot could be related to: - any trauma you had recently exactly at that place - arthritis - lack of vitamins and minerals such as Magnesium and vitamins of B group. I advise to: - keep the affected leg well warmed and massaging - apply otc ant-algesic creams - take oral otc pain killers If the pain won't improve within a week, should consult your physician for further evaluation. Hope it was of help! Dr.Alba
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Calf Of Leg?

Brief Answer: Remedies for having sharp pain in calf.... Detailed Answer: Hi, The pain you are having in the calf of your leg at the same spot could be related to: - any trauma you had recently exactly at that place - arthritis - lack of vitamins and minerals such as Magnesium and vitamins of B group. I advise to: - keep the affected leg well warmed and massaging - apply otc ant-algesic creams - take oral otc pain killers If the pain won't improve within a week, should consult your physician for further evaluation. Hope it was of help! Dr.Alba