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What Causes A Sudden Calf Pain And Swelling In Foot?

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Posted on Mon, 27 Apr 2015
Question: Sudden onset pain in calf (woke up yesterday morning with the pain). Pain in whole length of calf. Now this evening swelling in foot.
Have not been on a trip or otherwise immobile for a period.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
May be having deep vein thrombosis.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. It may be due to deep vein thrombosis in calf veins as you also developed swelling of foot.It can be further investigated by Doppler ultrasound study or venogram. Analgesic such as paracetamol will be useful for pain relief. Active mobilisation of excercises of leg and foot will be helpful in reducing swelling. Elevation of limb will be helpful in reducing swelling. You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Causes A Sudden Calf Pain And Swelling In Foot?

Brief Answer: May be having deep vein thrombosis. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern. It may be due to deep vein thrombosis in calf veins as you also developed swelling of foot.It can be further investigated by Doppler ultrasound study or venogram. Analgesic such as paracetamol will be useful for pain relief. Active mobilisation of excercises of leg and foot will be helpful in reducing swelling. Elevation of limb will be helpful in reducing swelling. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.