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What Causes Chronic Pain In The Calf And Foot Swelling?

I woke up this morning with severe pain in my right calf it feels warm to touch if I stand and walk it really hurts I can hardly put weight on it puzzling thing is I didn t do anything to cause this just woke up with it like this the pain is starting to reach unbearable levels have had cellulitis twice my mom says she dosn t see the tell tale signs of redness and the pain that I had with cellulitis came in stabbing or shooting waves and my foot was swollen its not right now.
Wed, 30 Aug 2017
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Hi there,

The most common cause of pain and swelling in one calf is blood clot, or a deep vein thrombosis. You can test for this by having an ultrasound done on the extremity that is involved.

The treatment is usually blood thinners and elevation. I'd recommend getting an ultrasound of the affected calf.

I hope I have answered your questions. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or if you feel I haven't addressed your question adequately.
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What Causes Chronic Pain In The Calf And Foot Swelling?

Hi there, The most common cause of pain and swelling in one calf is blood clot, or a deep vein thrombosis. You can test for this by having an ultrasound done on the extremity that is involved. The treatment is usually blood thinners and elevation. I d recommend getting an ultrasound of the affected calf. I hope I have answered your questions. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or if you feel I haven t addressed your question adequately.