Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
The back of my calf has felt tender since this afternoon, and the pain has increased this evening. It started to feel like it was burning. I just looked and there is a very large raised red area directly below the creased in my knee. It is the size of my hand. I bruise easily so often do not remember what bump resulted in a bad bruise. Thats the case with this mark. Could it be anything other than a bruise? Is it a cause for concern?
It could be due to musculoskeletal causes. As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Does Tenderness Behind The Calf Indicate?
Hello, It could be due to musculoskeletal causes. As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician