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What Causes Pain And Lump On Calf Side Due To Hitting?

I was playing football and got a hard hit to my calf. Instant pain but then was ok. After getting home it started to hurt again and not can barly put weight on it and cannot raise my ankle up as it contracts my calf. Also there is a lump under the skin on the muscle or the bone
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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Thank you for using HCM. From the description given its likely to be hematoma which will require you to take meds and rest. There's also possibility of micro fractures or fractures. Consult an orthopedic surgeon for confirmation and follow up.
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What Causes Pain And Lump On Calf Side Due To Hitting?

Thank you for using HCM. From the description given its likely to be hematoma which will require you to take meds and rest. There s also possibility of micro fractures or fractures. Consult an orthopedic surgeon for confirmation and follow up.