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How Can A Muscle Sprain In The Calf Be Treated?

6 days ago I badly strain my calf muscle. I use the price method for home treatment. I also 5 days later went to see a doctor. however, i now show signs off bruising near my heel and my skin temp is elevated. do I need to worry and again see a doctor
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Hi and welcome to HCM!


Thanks for your question.


Your history has been noted. Rise in temperature and bruise in calf-muscles needs to reviewed with your doctor. Get CBC, creatinine kinase and ultrasound of calf-muscles to rule other causes.


Hope this helps.

Take care
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How Can A Muscle Sprain In The Calf Be Treated?

Hi and welcome to HCM! Thanks for your question. Your history has been noted. Rise in temperature and bruise in calf-muscles needs to reviewed with your doctor. Get CBC, creatinine kinase and ultrasound of calf-muscles to rule other causes. Hope this helps. Take care