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What Causes Severe Pain In Calfs After Walking In An Elderly Person?

I m 80 yrs. old, healthy, workout regularly , play lots of golf - in last month, the calfs of both legs are aching after walking only short distance - feels like muscles are pulling - after sitting down for few minutes, pain subsides. Possible causes? and what kind of Dr. should be consulted? Al Baughn
Fri, 30 Sep 2016
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According to your complain you have problem of calf muscle pain after workout that may be because of lower extremity peripheral artery diseases. Rest give relief in this condition.
In diabetic neuropathy may cause this type of problem.Check your blood sugar level.

Consent a physician for further diagnosis.
Proper physical examination give exact idea.
Pin and needle like pain may be because of nerve problems.

I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care.
Thank you.
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What Causes Severe Pain In Calfs After Walking In An Elderly Person?

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. According to your complain you have problem of calf muscle pain after workout that may be because of lower extremity peripheral artery diseases. Rest give relief in this condition. In diabetic neuropathy may cause this type of problem.Check your blood sugar level. Consent a physician for further diagnosis. Proper physical examination give exact idea. Pin and needle like pain may be because of nerve problems. I hope my guidance is helpful to you. Take care. Thank you.