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Hello doctor, I run for around 3.2km in 20 minutes daily, for past two weeks but yesterday I felt pain while running in my right leg Lower calf, similar problem I experienced few months back and that time when I stopped running problem was gone,but now again I am facing the same problem, can you please tell me the cure for this?

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Hi, I'm 23yr old, my calf muscle do pain when I run.. This has been after I college.. I have read article about it, some says dehydration which I don't is the case in mine, some says shoes which I doubt cz i wear running shoes.. I would really appreciate if can help me on this.

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Calf Stretches Standing calf stretch Stand away from a wall and.put your fight foot behind you and be sure your toes are facing forward. Lean forward at the ankle while bending the right knee and kee ...  Read More

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Hello, I injured my calf while running. I initially thought it is just a calf strain, but it has been almost 5-6 weeks and the pain is still there. I don't have any pain while walking or while touching my calf. However as soon as I run for even 5 minutes, there is intense pain. This pain lasts for a few hours and then starts going away again. I am

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Looks like strain. ...  Read More

I started running from a few days, I stretch well before running but still after running my calf hurt and when I touch them the pain is excruciating. If I skip running it does not pain at all.

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Hello dear Do you have before anything like pain over calf This is more lactic acid deposition of muscle . Any swelling over calf muscle ...  Read More

My calf muscle is paining some time . Also it starts pain while standing for some time. Not comfortable in running. Please suggest what to do ?/

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Increase your water intake. Do get your calcium and vitamin D levels checked. Calf muscle stretching exercises should help. ...  Read More

Since last 1 month i have calf muscle pain after running .i want to suggestion for improve My shin pain.

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Continue with your exercises and very gradually increase them. ...  Read More

I do cross country running. and the middle of my right calf has been hurting fo the past two weeks. it seems to be bone and muscle pain. i have stretched and iced and massaged it. It has only gotten worse. Now i cannot run on it at all

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Could be muscle sprain. You should take rest for a few days. Take mild anelgesics with antacid. ...  Read More

I am an athlete middle distance runner. During running, pain occurs on my left leg on outer side. I do MRI reports show nothing. But i feel pain. I have injury from last 4 months I couldn't run after that. What should I do. Normally walking no pain occurs but during running for 10 minutes above start paining. Kindly suggest me

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Hello there. It's due to over usage only. Give a break for another 4 weeks and start Physiotherapy treatment for 10 days, apply ice packs for 15 mins everyday. Start isometric knee strengthening exerc ...  Read More

During running, I feels a pain in my leg bones adjacent to calf muscles. Kindly suggest the next course of action

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Warm up before running decrease your speed ...  Read More

After running my left leg calf mussel pain. After wakeup the pain become double. It will be happen every time when I run

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This is called Shin Splints. Apply ice and do warm up stretching exercises before running. Consult a physio. ...  Read More

My father suffering from calf muscle pain started having pain at night and could not sleep the whole night.

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Check with vita B12 test, deficiency of B12 leads pain in calf muscles specially at night. Consult with nearby neurologist or neuro physiotherapist for strengthening exercises. ...  Read More

I having pain both calf and thighs since last 2 months, pain is persistent and it worsen while walking, pain imporves if massage my legs, what could be the reason

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Take Zerodol SP twice a day and Calcium + Vit D3 tablets once a day for 5 days until your blood test results come back ...  Read More

My wife, age 34 having a calf muscle pain everyday.it happens only while sleeping or sitting especially during night and afternoon while taking rest. There is no pain while working like walking and doing other household activities during the remaining part of the day. Please suggest which specialist doctor should i visit.

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Orthopedic ...  Read More

I suffeed from calf pain since 1 years my doctor suggested Trinergic L capsule for 1 month. I feels relief when I take capsule. How long I can use this tablet.

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Follow up consultation with your treating doctor is advisable ...  Read More

Whenever I play football in rain in turf (artificial grass with rubber base ground), a sever pain in both of my calf muscles start. As, I run faster, it pains more and more. If I stop for 5 minutes and then play again in same conditions, the pain comes again. This only happens while I'm playing in the turf in rain.

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Pain in calf muscles may be bcz of muscle strain or vitamin b12 or vitamin d deficinency ...  Read More

Pleaase suggest medicine for calf pain and vericose vein. I am suffering from regular pain in calf. And my leg veins are bulging.

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Goodevening, can I know more details , are you a smoker by any chance ? Have you done evaluation for deep vein thrombosis? Claudication pain? We will need to evaluate further before prescribing medic ...  Read More

So i have a pain in my lower leg around calf area its from a long time and it recently came back with alot of pain . After doing xray i got this. Can you please tell me what is in the xray what are the possible reasons?? Can i go to gym. I do running... Can i consider going to gym as i cant run now.

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Check esr, crp blood test ...  Read More

Six months ago, I had calf pain in both legs, especially at night. My Vitamin D and B12 levels were low (8 and 150). After taking supplements (Uprise 60k and Neurobion) for 5 months, the pain improved. However, now it's returning gradually. What could be causing this?

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Get your serum calcium vitamin d and vitamin b12 checked again. ...  Read More

Recently I've been experiencing pain in calf muscles and lower back, which is making even a short walk difficult.. it has never happened like this before. And calf muscle is extra painful on the left leg. What would it possibly be?

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Vitamin deficiency ...  Read More

Hi dr I have slight tenders in the upper outer side of my right breast. My periods are due in two days. You should learn to have some sore breast before periods but is more on the right upper side. It is worrying me. I have OCD and depression problem, I am feeling very bad. I had taken ipill on 1st Feb and I got a normal period after that, but I ge

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I am having severe pain left leg calf while standing , walking. I feel intense inflammation in the leg

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Tablet mobizox Powergesic gel ...  Read More

If I walk for about 15 to 20 minutes continuously, my left calf starts to hurt... Though I can walk more but it's like I have to slither this leg forward. I experienced it for the first time in 2019, but this complication used to happen only if I used to walk faster. In 2022, I met with a minor accident and had a hairline fracture in my ankle on t

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Calf pain is mostly due to multivitamin deficiency and due to micronutrients deficiency Kindly consult me on whatsapp eight eight three zero zero zero six nine eight two for proper treatment ...  Read More

My Vitamin D level is 9.20 and Vitamin B12 is 180. I've been experiencing calf pain in both legs. Despite taking recommended foods (eggs, fish, dairy), Vitamin D2K tablets for 15 days, and standing in sunlight for 2-3 hours daily for 2 months, I haven't seen any improvement. Please suggest further guidance.

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My wife is having calf pain issues in both legs for quite a few years.She feels intense pain in calf when sleeping. It occurs regularly. What type of specilaist doctor should we see? We are not taking below medicines for calf muscle pain treatment.It is part of pregnancy medicine. She delivered baby 3 months back Currently she is taking shelcal 5

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After the delivery,the phase is called post partum which is a high risk time for development of clots in legs, they are called DVT. She needs to be seen by a General Physician and probably requires a ...  Read More

My son is 12 year old. He has been suffering from cough muscle pain since 5 years. He is normal while he play walk run and cycling. Weekly once our twice is suffering from calf muscle pain at night or late night. I met pediatrician he suggested calcium P 5ml two times.

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Hi, i did xray and mri as well.. there is no findings for it except minimal joint effusion. Its been more than a month that i have been suffering from knee pain on left outer side.. i have tried stretching, cold/ hot therapy, had meds as well but not improving.. one day it will be less, the next day it will be worst.. if i do any work or walk for s

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Controlled movement and muscle contractions can help pump fluid out of the injured area. For example, you can try step-ups to build muscle strength in your lower body.  ...  Read More

I had met an accident on 9th NOV after all treatment i am recovering now but i feel so much pain when i want to walk on my right leg calf from lower leg to upper calf muscle i can't put pressure on my right leg and i don't understand when i had the accident atleast for 5-6 days i could made efforts for walk on that time i feel pain but only on cut

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Listen we have to calf muscles on in each lower leg. There is no upper or lower calf. You do EXCERSICE on bed 🦶 Foot up n down ten times in one sitting, three times a day. When calf relax ...  Read More

I have pain both leg calf pain after meal. I have shown too many ayurvedic doctor. They have suggested Ashwagandharista, Chitrakadi,Balarishta, yograj guggulu,castor oil but pain still there but not happen empty stomach or 4-5 hours later. My agni weak what medicinen should I take.

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Thanks for trusting Ayurveda and seeking help on authentic platform. It's vata vitiated concern plz get screened for ECG and cholesterol and USG for fatty liver it's could be pre-diabetes ...  Read More

I'm experiencing calf pain in both legs, similar to a stretching sensation below the calf area. I have a daily routine of walking 4-5 kilometers. Considering my height (5'10") and weight (68 kg), what could be the possible causes of this issue?

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Calf pain in a 25-year-old individual with a normal physique who walks 4-5 kilometers daily can be attributed to various causes. Here are some possible differential diagnoses to consider: 1. Musculosk ...  Read More

Need help on sciatica pain. I guess this sciatica only as the pain extends from left glute to left calf

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I need to know since how long it is(duration is important)? Whether it's associated with tingling and numbness? Need to know your occupation for whether it is long hour sitting or heavy wt lifting job ...  Read More

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