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Can Pain In Lower Calf Be Symptom Of A Blood Clot?

I have had a pain in the back of my lower calf the pain is sharp and it comes and goes and last from a seconds to maybe a minute. Sometimes the pain shoots to my ankle. I have been in bed for the last few weeks because of sickness and back pain so I have not been moving around much. I am concerned that I may have a blood clot. Is that a valid concern and should I seek care immediately? Thank you for your time.
Thu, 5 May 2016
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Hi

Thank you for providing the brief history of you.

A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.

As this symptom of your is not because of blood clot in the venous system, it is more of a pinched nerve in the lumbar spine. Due to the pinch of the nerve root in the lumbar spine, the pain travels down the line and gives sharp shooting pain, numbness, tingling sensation. Also, muscles will be spasm in the lumbar spine and due to this the back ache is there. Undergoing an MRI will be of great help.

Most cases respond well to physical therapy and within 2-3 weeks of time recovery can be expected.

Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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Can Pain In Lower Calf Be Symptom Of A Blood Clot?

Hi Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As this symptom of your is not because of blood clot in the venous system, it is more of a pinched nerve in the lumbar spine. Due to the pinch of the nerve root in the lumbar spine, the pain travels down the line and gives sharp shooting pain, numbness, tingling sensation. Also, muscles will be spasm in the lumbar spine and due to this the back ache is there. Undergoing an MRI will be of great help. Most cases respond well to physical therapy and within 2-3 weeks of time recovery can be expected. Regards Jay Indravadan Patel