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What Causes Severe Pain In Right Leg Calf Muscles?

My right leg calf muscle is very painful. The leg looks like it wants to explode . This has been going on for more than a week now. It started as a slight pain around the upper part of the calf muscle. Now it seems like all over the left part of the calf muscle
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in right leg calf muscles. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query muscle cramp , baker's cyst , achilles tendonitis or DVT . I would suggest you to keep your leg in hot water tub with epsom salt for 15 minutes twice daily , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan along with physical examination . Doctor may also order nerve conduction test to rule out nerve compression . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with physical therapy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain In Right Leg Calf Muscles?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in right leg calf muscles. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query muscle cramp , baker s cyst , achilles tendonitis or DVT . I would suggest you to keep your leg in hot water tub with epsom salt for 15 minutes twice daily , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn t get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan along with physical examination . Doctor may also order nerve conduction test to rule out nerve compression . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with physical therapy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari