Calf pain
Causes of calf pain
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 to see a doctor
Calf muscle pain varies from person to person, but it typically feels like a dull, aching, or sharp pain, sometimes with tightness, in the back of the lower leg. Symptoms that might indicate a more severe condition include:
- Swelling of the calf muscle or ankle joint area
- unusual coolness or pale color in the calf
- tingling or numbness in the calf and leg
- Inability to walk comfortably on the affected side
- pain of calf that occurs at night or while resting
- fluid retention
- redness, warmth, and tenderness of the calf
If you have any of these symptoms in addition to calf pain, you should visit your doctor.
Treatment of calf pain
Below are some common treatments that are likely to be suggested.
- Rest
- Ice & Heat application
- Stretching
- Physiotherapy
