What Might Be The Reason And Treatment For My Dad Is Getting Pain In His Left Calf ?

Posted on Fri, 7 Jan 2022

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Question : Hello, My dad is getting pain in his left calf muscles since few months. The pain is not there always. It shows up few times mostly when he's walking. His age is 58 and is in his good health. Want to know what might be the reason and treatment for this. Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query

I would like to know some more details like

Is he been walking more recently?
Is he on any medications ?
Has he tried any medications for the pain ?
Do you see any redness in the calf muscles ?

Waiting for your response,

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (6 hours later)

Thanks for the response. Yes, he is walking more from past few months. No he is not under any medications. He hasn't tried any medications for this pain. We haven't observed any redness as well.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (42 hours later)

Brief Answer:
DICLOFENAC GEL

Detailed Answer:
HI,

Thanks for the information.

He can apply a pain killer gel like VOLINI thrice daily to get rid of the pain. Gel is effective and do not have any systemic side effects.

regards,

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