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What Causes Severe Pain And Weakness In Left Calf?
Two weeks ago I had lathroscopic surgery to remove my gallbladder. The surgery was performed under emg circumstances. My pancreas was inflamed. Since surgery I have pain in my left calf. At times sharp and causing weakness. Mostly constant cramp like feeling. Could this be connected
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Prolonged surgery can cause a condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may cause calf pain. You can consult a general practitioner and get a venous Doppler done to rule out DVT. Once the DVT is ruled out, you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain.
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What Causes Severe Pain And Weakness In Left Calf?
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Prolonged surgery can cause a condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may cause calf pain. You can consult a general practitioner and get a venous Doppler done to rule out DVT. Once the DVT is ruled out, you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain. Wishing you good health. Thanks.