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Soreness, Bruise In The Middle Of Right Calf, Red Rash, Warm To Touch. Is This Rash Contagious?
I am a 60year old male. I am experiencing soreness like a bruise in the middle of my right calf . The area is about 3 inches long and with a rough red rash and slightly swollen and warm to the touch. At first I thought I may have gotten an insect bite and this was a reaction, but I can not detect any point where there may have been a bite. These symptoms started 4 days ago and though I still have the rash and the warmth the swelling and soreness are almost gone. I do not have any nausea or fever. What is this and is it contagious? Do I need to seek medical attention?
Mon, 21 Oct 2013
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1. if no systematic symptoms were there it could probably be due to overexertion, vitamin or mineral deficiency and/or dehydration, lack of fluids in system can lead to an electrolyte imbalance which in turn can cause the muscles to spasm or cramp. [check with potassium level].
2. if rash and warmth are there and there is bruise like feeling, are you on any blood thinner medications, or it can be a blood clot, seek opinion of general/ orthopedic surgeon for Doppler study [if needed]
3. if soreness was sudden at calf region could be calf strain[gastronemius], following a direct impact to the calf resulting in damage to the muscle fibres, connective tissue and small blood vessels resulting in a 'bruise' to the calf [calf contusion], a thorough subjective and objective examination from a physiotherapist is usually sufficient to diagnose a calf contusion who may order further investigations such as an MRI scan or ultrasound to confirm diagnosis.
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Investigations such as X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, CT scan, bone scan or compartment pressure testing are often required to confirm diagnosis and rule out other injuries.
1. if no systematic symptoms were there it could probably be due to overexertion, vitamin or mineral deficiency and/or dehydration, lack of fluids in system can lead to an electrolyte imbalance which in turn can cause the muscles to spasm or cramp. [check with potassium level].
2. if rash and warmth are there and there is bruise like feeling, are you on any blood thinner medications, or it can be a blood clot, seek opinion of general/ orthopedic surgeon for Doppler study [if needed]
3. if soreness was sudden at calf region could be calf strain[gastronemius], following a direct impact to the calf resulting in damage to the muscle fibres, connective tissue and small blood vessels resulting in a 'bruise' to the calf [calf contusion], a thorough subjective and objective examination from a physiotherapist is usually sufficient to diagnose a calf contusion who may order further investigations such as an MRI scan or ultrasound to confirm diagnosis.
PS
Investigations such as X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, CT scan, bone scan or compartment pressure testing are often required to confirm diagnosis and rule out other injuries.
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