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Tightness and pain in calf
Having tightness, heaviness and severe pain in calf from 3 days. After having painkiller it doesn't gets better. Unable to do anything in entire day. I've also taken medicine from general physician but no improvement is seen. Please suggest me medicines and helpul tips. I'll be grateful.
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Take muscle relaxants along with vit E supplement
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There is a possibility of muscle strain or muscle spasm which may be causing pain..
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You can start with hot fomentation,  take muscle relaxant tablet alongwith analgesic, apply analgesic ointment locally,  if the pain persists,  plan to get a local USG done of calf region..
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Avoid standing or walking for long time
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