What is it?
Calf pain refers to the sense of discomfort in the fleshy tissue on the rear side of the lower leg, extending from below the knee to above the ankle. It can occur anywhere in this region. The muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels that make up your calves are all susceptible to damage, infection, or a variety of other disorders that can cause a painful condition.

Causes:
Muscle cramps, calf strain, Achilles tendonitis, sciatica, bruise, and Vein Thrombosis are a few causes of Calf Pain.

Symptoms
Symptoms of Calf Pain are swelling, sharp pain, numbness, weakness, fluid retention, and unusual coolness in the calf.

Consequences if left untreated
If Calf pain remains untreated, it will lead to life-threatening pulmonary embolism.

Treatment
The treatment for Calf Pain is generally to take rest until the pain gets reduced. It is a very common complaint and not an alarming sign. But in a few cases, if neglected for a longer time, it resembles a strong problem.

Hence it is advised to get checked by an experienced doctor at the right time. Dr Pawan Sadhvani is an expert orthopaedic surgeon in Secunderabad, Hyderabad.

Dr Pawan Sadhvani, MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics) is specialized in Foot and Ankle. His experience in this field makes him identify the alignment at a very early stage. As calf pain can be caused due to a number of issues, Dr Pawan Kumar has extensive training in assessing the conditions of legs and feet.

He understands that every person has a distinct foot type, and sometimes due to developmental changes, the patient has trouble walking or running.

At foot culture, our team is ready to handle all of your concerns. From moderat, to critical, we cover all sides of the spectrum and ensure that, with our customised footwear you will be on your way to a speedy recovery.

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