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Can A Torn Hamstring Cause Swelling In The Calf?
Six weeks ago I had a torn hamstring. That healed, but for the past two weeks my calf has been swollen and only hurts if I press on it. I also developed an itchy rats above my ankle, that has since cleared up with Allegra cream. Is this swelling a byproduct of the tear?
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Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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hi,
it cannot be because of the hamstring tear. may be it's just a weakness of the calf muscle due to hamstring tear.
focus on strengthening the calf muscles and you should be fine.
thank you
it cannot be because of the hamstring tear. may be it's just a weakness of the calf muscle due to hamstring tear.
focus on strengthening the calf muscles and you should be fine.
thank you
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