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What Causes Swollen Calf Muscles And Yellowish Bruise On Right Leg?
My calf on the right leg has been swollen since Tuesday. It feels like a BAD charlie horse but before this occurred, I had some bruising behind my right thigh. I think i did some damage at the gym. the bruise is yellow and looks like its traveling down to my calf with is a little swollen. I m able to walk on the ball of my foot but if I put pressure on the heal, that is where it is uncomfortable
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen calf muscles and yellowish bruise on right leg . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , injury , gout , corns and callus , soft tissue injury or venous insufficiency . Soemtimes it can occur due to varicose vein or DVT also . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and urine test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe diuretic along with muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory .For now keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , keep it elevated while laying down and take proper rest . You should reduce your weight by doing light exercises like yoga and altering your diet . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . For DVT you should consult cardiologist , who may prescribe anti coagulant .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen calf muscles and yellowish bruise on right leg . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , injury , gout , corns and callus , soft tissue injury or venous insufficiency . Soemtimes it can occur due to varicose vein or DVT also . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and urine test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe diuretic along with muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory .For now keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , keep it elevated while laying down and take proper rest . You should reduce your weight by doing light exercises like yoga and altering your diet . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . For DVT you should consult cardiologist , who may prescribe anti coagulant .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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