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Are Swelling And Tightness In Calf Muscle While Having High BP A Cause For Concern?
Hello, I have swelling and tightness in my right calf muscle. Very painfull,can hardly walk. Would ice or heat work to loosen the muscles or ibrupfen. I suffer from high blood pressure and was worried that this could be a symptom. someone told me to watch for swollen ankles etc. Thank you
Mon, 9 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if swelling and tightness in calf muscle while having high BP a cause for concern . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like infection , sebaceous cyst , varicose vein , skin cancer , haematoma , lymphadenopathy , injury and folliculitis . The swelling can also occur due to heart failure , so consult cardiologist for this . I would suggest you to clean the area with water and soap , apply warm compresses on affected area , raise your legs while lying down and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get well then consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically to check tenderness and consistency . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory , anti coagulant in case of hematoma and main drain if it is pus filled .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if swelling and tightness in calf muscle while having high BP a cause for concern . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like infection , sebaceous cyst , varicose vein , skin cancer , haematoma , lymphadenopathy , injury and folliculitis . The swelling can also occur due to heart failure , so consult cardiologist for this . I would suggest you to clean the area with water and soap , apply warm compresses on affected area , raise your legs while lying down and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get well then consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically to check tenderness and consistency . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory , anti coagulant in case of hematoma and main drain if it is pus filled .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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