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What Causes Painful And Sore Calf?

Last week, I suddenly experienced a very sharp pain in my left calf. I could not walk on it for approximately 20-30 minutes though the pain lasted approximately an hour. Later that evening, I experienced severe edema in my right foot and ankle and had swelling also in my left leg as well as diarrhea with some small blood clots noted in the stool. The pain and swelling subsided after a couple of days but my left calf is still sore. I went to the doctor and my ultrasound was negative, my blood work was good, and a stool sample was sent off and came back negative.
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Thanks for consulting. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.

from your history you must have had an muscle spasm of your left calf it happens due to deficiency in micro nutrients. so kindly take a diet rich in milk, egg, green leafy vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water.

the other complaint are unrelated.

can take analgesic and anti-inflammatory tablets like diclofenac 50 mg twice a day to help you with the pain. also cold compression can help in-case of a inflammation and muscle cramp.

Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile.

Have a wonderful time ahead.


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Dr. Arunmozhi varman
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What Causes Painful And Sore Calf?

Thanks for consulting. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns. from your history you must have had an muscle spasm of your left calf it happens due to deficiency in micro nutrients. so kindly take a diet rich in milk, egg, green leafy vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water. the other complaint are unrelated. can take analgesic and anti-inflammatory tablets like diclofenac 50 mg twice a day to help you with the pain. also cold compression can help in-case of a inflammation and muscle cramp. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead. Best Regards! Dr. Arunmozhi varman