Why Would My Calf Hurt?
Calf Pain Can Result from a Number of Causes, Including Overworking the Muscle, Cramps, and Foot Conditions. While Most Cases of Calf Pain Can Be Treated at...
Calf pain can result from a number of causes, including overworking the muscle, cramps, and foot conditions. While most cases of calf pain can be treated at home, other causes may require immediate medical attention.
When should I be concerned about calf pain?
See your doctor as soon as possible if you have:
Signs of infection, such as redness, warmth or tenderness, or you have a fever greater than100 F (37.8 C) A leg that is swollen, pale or unusually cool. Calf pain, particularly after prolonged sitting, such as on a long car trip or plane ride.
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How do you relieve calf pain?
- Rest the area.
- Ice the area for 20 minutes, using a covered icepack or bag of frozen peas.
- Compress the area with a bandage (but if the pain gets worse, loosen the bandage).
- Elevate the lower leg by sitting or lying down (for example with pillows), so it is above the level of the heart.
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