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What Does Pain Behind The Calves Indicate?
I have a periodic pain (rather severe) in the back of my calf. It seems to come on more when I am walking than when sitting with my legs up or even just standing. I am worried that it might be a blood clot. It started yesterday. I have not done any strenuous exercise recently.
Mon, 14 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It seems to be a ligament or nerve related issue rather than a blood clot, as per the detailed narration.
I recommend primary management with anti-inflammatory medicines, but later on for MRI evaluation as per the progress.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It seems to be a ligament or nerve related issue rather than a blood clot, as per the detailed narration.
I recommend primary management with anti-inflammatory medicines, but later on for MRI evaluation as per the progress.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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