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What Causes Throbbing Pain In Right Calf Area?

I am having severe throbbing pain in my right calf area of my leg. It is more in the middle of the outside area where my calf is. It gets worse when I stand on it. It also feels like a toothache & even a spasm. What could this be & what can I do for it???
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
pain at calf which increases while standing or walking suggests knee ostearthritis and vitamin d deficiency. you could start with vitamin D 60000IU weekly and gastroenamius & quadriceps muscle strengthening exercises. anagesic such as ibuprofen and diacyrien 50mg once a day will help in reducing inflammation due to ostearthritis. try to avoid squatting and climbing stairs. if symptoms does not subsides in 8-10 days ,then visit to your orthopedician for adding some more medicine according to condition your knee pain.
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What Causes Throbbing Pain In Right Calf Area?

pain at calf which increases while standing or walking suggests knee ostearthritis and vitamin d deficiency. you could start with vitamin D 60000IU weekly and gastroenamius & quadriceps muscle strengthening exercises. anagesic such as ibuprofen and diacyrien 50mg once a day will help in reducing inflammation due to ostearthritis. try to avoid squatting and climbing stairs. if symptoms does not subsides in 8-10 days ,then visit to your orthopedician for adding some more medicine according to condition your knee pain. Hope this helps. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.