I have been feeling pain in both of my calf muscles since 2 days. I don't know what is the reason. What are the remedies for this pain?
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Dear lybrate user, causes of calf pain: * calf muscle pain can be be due to injury, underlying medical condition or a problem in the nerves or arteries in the lower leg. * calf muscle weakness and tightness is also a very common cause of calf muscle pain. The weak muscles will often tire quickly if you are on your feet for prolonged periods of time and if the calf is tight, it is prone to damage from overstretching. Treatment: * cold therapy - apply ice pack for 10-15 minutes atleast thrice a day. * heel pad - wearing a heel pad raises the heel and shorten the calf muscle hence taking some of the strain off the muscle. * electrotherapy - electrotherapy such as ultrasound may be applied. This transmits high frequency sound waves into the tissues, which in the early stages can help with pain relief. (consult a physiotherapist in person) * massage therapy -the benefits of massage are stimulating blood flow, micro-stretching the muscle and releasing areas of spasm in the muscle. Note: * episodes of calf muscle pain should always be assessed by your doctor to ensure it is nothing serious such as a dvt which requires immediate attention. * pay particular attention to the signs for a dvt: redness, swelling, warmth and pain around the calf. * also, calf pain that is worse at night or makes it difficult to walk warrants immediate medical attention. Regards!
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