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What Could Indentation And Pain In Calf After Physical Work Mean?

I am 59 years old, terribly out of shape however not overweight. I did a lot of weeding the other day and my right leg was in severe pain the next day to the point that I could not sleep. Now I have noticed an indentation on the right side of my calf on my right leg. What could it be??
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query in my opinion it is muscular pain after more physical work. Rest and analgesics(diclofenac/ ibuprofen) is its treatment. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency can cause this so serum vitamin D test is advised if it is low than vitamin D supplementation will be required.Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. Indentation can be due to edema of overall calf and indentation where there is pressure of bed. I think your query answered
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What Could Indentation And Pain In Calf After Physical Work Mean?

Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query in my opinion it is muscular pain after more physical work. Rest and analgesics(diclofenac/ ibuprofen) is its treatment. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency can cause this so serum vitamin D test is advised if it is low than vitamin D supplementation will be required.Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. Indentation can be due to edema of overall calf and indentation where there is pressure of bed. I think your query answered