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Calf pain should I be worried?

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mrsrabbit3 · 08/12/2024 19:28

Had what feels like muscular pain in one calf for a few weeks now. I do a mostly sedentary job so am sat for long periods but I do rush around a lot at home.

Just asked Dh if he could notice any swelling and he said yes one calf (the painful one) is bigger than the other but there is no redness or stabbing pain and it isn't hot to touch. My immediate thought was dvt but I do suffer with health anxiety and always jump to the worst conclusion! Would muscular pain and swelling in this area be a concern for you?

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Anotherworrier · 08/12/2024 19:35

mrsrabbit3 · 08/12/2024 19:33

For a sore calf? With no other symptoms of dvt such as redness etc?

A sore calf and swelling that’s not got better for a few days and in one leg only? Yes, of course. DVTs don’t always have all of the symptoms, in fact, they are prolific for it. Chances are it’s calf strain but I would have thought you’d need a dipole scan to confirm that.

mrsrabbit3 · 08/12/2024 19:33

Anotherworrier · 08/12/2024 19:29

Yes of course. You should go to A&E.

For a sore calf? With no other symptoms of dvt such as redness etc?

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Anotherworrier · 08/12/2024 19:29

Yes of course. You should go to A&E.

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