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Should I Worry About Severe Pain In The Calf Muscles Of My Legs?

I woke up with terrible pain in my calf on my left leg this morning , I never woke with any leg cramps during the night .. throughout the day walking and standing it was sore and now laying in bed it s like a throbbing pain throughout the leg, have I anything to be worried about? Thank you
posted on Sat, 10 Nov 2018
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Hi,

As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a surgeon and plan for a vascular Doppler.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Should I Worry About Severe Pain In The Calf Muscles Of My Legs?

Hi, As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a surgeon and plan for a vascular Doppler. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician