2023-09-13 18:36:01
Did it happen suddenly, during sport? It smells like stretching.
The muscle fibers tear during exercise, resulting in sudden pain. It is necessary to apply ice and elevate the leg quickly, then consult your GP or a sports doctor as soon as possible. An ultrasound will make it possible to assess the extent of the damage in order to prescribe appropriate treatment (generally taking anti-inflammatories and physiotherapy sessions).
I was sore following a long walk. We think of aches
Especially if the pain increases in the days following exercise and only appears when you perform certain movements. On the other hand, if it radiates from the back of the calf towards the ankle or heel, and the latter swells, heats up or turns red, it may be Achilles tendonitis. Here too, we ice, we do not force, and we consult without delay to prevent possible worsening.
I have pain all of a sudden at night. It feels like a cramp.
Only option at the moment: stretch. To prevent this from happening once more, we drink enough (1.5 liters per day), we adopt a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and, if necessary, we take a three-week course of magnesium (300 to 600 mg per day) .
It hurts when I touch my calf, it’s a little swollen. Beware of venous insufficiency.
If both our legs swell as soon as it’s hot, head to the phlebologist to take stock of the state of our venous network. On the other hand, if you only have pain on one side, the skin is red, the calf is very hard and/or you have a feeling of localized heat, you should consult urgently. Especially if you have recently taken a plane trip, have been bedridden for a long time, and even if the pain is not violent. You don’t massage your leg so as not to displace a clot. which would have formed and blocked traffic. In the event of shortness of breath or associated chest pain, call 15.
More info: www.worldthrombosisday.org
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