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What Causes Indentation In The Calf Muscle?

HI There I torn one of my calf muscles about 3 weeks ago for which I did visit an A&E for. I ended up with a dent in the middle of my calf. I have healed very well since and am walking normally again (not running yet of course) as well as exercising it with stretching and no weight exercises however I still have the dent, should I be worried?
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have indentation in the calf muscle. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like edema . Edema can be due to cardiovascular or renal disease. Another possibility of venous congestion , injury , muscle sprain leading to indentation. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon . Doctor order CT scan , MRI or physical examination. Doctor may refer you to cardiologist for cardiac disease or nephrologist for kidney disease . For now apply warm compresses and keep your legs in hot water tub with espom salt in it in 15 minutes .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Indentation In The Calf Muscle?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have indentation in the calf muscle. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like edema . Edema can be due to cardiovascular or renal disease. Another possibility of venous congestion , injury , muscle sprain leading to indentation. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon . Doctor order CT scan , MRI or physical examination. Doctor may refer you to cardiologist for cardiac disease or nephrologist for kidney disease . For now apply warm compresses and keep your legs in hot water tub with espom salt in it in 15 minutes . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari