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Suggest Treatment For A Painful Lump On The Calf
For about a year now, I ve had tension in my right calf muscle. Recently it s progressed into pain. There is, what feels like a muscle knot in the calf that is not going away. At times the calf is tight and sore. Blood circulation socks actually relieve the pressure and pain. I also seem to have the start of a bunion on my right foot, I m not sure if it s related? The knot, pain, swelling has occurred since I ve been working at a desk job. The knot scares me the most because it isn t going away.
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful lump on the calf . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like infection , sebaceous cyst , varicose vein , skin cancer , haematoma , lymphadenopathy , injury and folliculitis . I would suggest you to clean the area with water and soap , apply warm compresses on affected area , raise your legs while lying down and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get well then consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically to check tenderness and consistency . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory , anti coagulant in case of hematoma and main drain if it is pus filled .
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 painful lump on the calf . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like infection , sebaceous cyst , varicose vein , skin cancer , haematoma , lymphadenopathy , injury and folliculitis . I would suggest you to clean the area with water and soap , apply warm compresses on affected area , raise your legs while lying down and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get well then consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically to check tenderness and consistency . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory , anti coagulant in case of hematoma and main drain if it is pus filled .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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