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Suggest Treatment For Calf Pain
While standing the ocean yesterday ...I felt a pain in my calf that felt as if a bat / rock / boiling ball had smashed against it. I could hardly walk . The calf is painful to the touch s
And swollen . So far , ice and elevation have all I've done. Any thoughts or ideas for treatment?
Thank you,
Aaron
And swollen . So far , ice and elevation have all I've done. Any thoughts or ideas for treatment?
Thank you,
Aaron
Thu, 22 May 2014
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic
I have read your query and understand your concern,in my opinion the calf pain along with the swelling is most likely due to an muscle spasm caused due to excessive muscle strain like heavy exercise,dehydration,muscle fatigue,inadequate warming up before exercise.I suggest my patients with similar conditions:
1.To take rest for few days which will reduce the calf muscle activity reducing the inflammation.
2.Maintain adequate hydration with proper intake of electrolytes,1 sachet of Electral powder mixed in 1 liter of water will solve the purpose.
3.Give warm compresses to the affected area.
4.Anti inflammatory medications like tab.ibuprofen with a muscle relaxant like tab.myospaz forte will help to relieve the spasm.
5.If still the pain is not relieved consult an orthopaedician to check out for any muscle tendon tear and further investigations if required by him.
Kindly rate my answer if you find it helpful.Feel free to ask any further queries.Take care.
Regards,
Dr.Tushar Tamboli
Welcome to healthcare magic
I have read your query and understand your concern,in my opinion the calf pain along with the swelling is most likely due to an muscle spasm caused due to excessive muscle strain like heavy exercise,dehydration,muscle fatigue,inadequate warming up before exercise.I suggest my patients with similar conditions:
1.To take rest for few days which will reduce the calf muscle activity reducing the inflammation.
2.Maintain adequate hydration with proper intake of electrolytes,1 sachet of Electral powder mixed in 1 liter of water will solve the purpose.
3.Give warm compresses to the affected area.
4.Anti inflammatory medications like tab.ibuprofen with a muscle relaxant like tab.myospaz forte will help to relieve the spasm.
5.If still the pain is not relieved consult an orthopaedician to check out for any muscle tendon tear and further investigations if required by him.
Kindly rate my answer if you find it helpful.Feel free to ask any further queries.Take care.
Regards,
Dr.Tushar Tamboli
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