I have a pea size lump on the back of my calf. Sort of in the muscle fibers. It's about 2 inches above my Achilles' tendon. I limp when I walk because obviously the muscle flexes and loosens. I can feel one developing on the other leg in the same spot. It's also making my leg ache.
Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.
If you are an over active sportsperson, you might have developed a small hematomas by rupture of the muscle fibers. In this case you may have to give enough rest to the limbs so that they get absorbed, and relieve you of your symptoms. Also you should stop any kind of blood thinning agents if you are on it. However, before starting any treatment, I would advise your to get yourself clinically examined by your family physician for a proper diagnosis and management. Till that you can go for some anti inflammatory drugs, along with a proton pump inhibitor drug to get some symptomatic relief.
I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.
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What Is A Lump On The Back Of My Calf?
Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If you are an over active sportsperson, you might have developed a small hematomas by rupture of the muscle fibers. In this case you may have to give enough rest to the limbs so that they get absorbed, and relieve you of your symptoms. Also you should stop any kind of blood thinning agents if you are on it. However, before starting any treatment, I would advise your to get yourself clinically examined by your family physician for a proper diagnosis and management. Till that you can go for some anti inflammatory drugs, along with a proton pump inhibitor drug to get some symptomatic relief. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.