Calf Muscle Pain Causes, Treatments and More
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10. When To Get Medical Help For Calf Muscle Pain
A person needs immediate medical assistance if they can't walk or put weight on the leg or they have a deep cut or an exposed bone or tendon. Calf pain with swelling, redness or warmth may be signs of DVT, requiring emergency care.
A doctor's visit is necessary if the leg is weak, tingling or numb or the calf is cool or pale. If pain worsens or fails to improve with home care, or if the calf hurts while walking, medical care is indicated.2‘Calf Pain.’ Healthdirect, Healthdirect Australia, www.healthdirect.gov.au/calf-pain.
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