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Symptom: Calf Pain and Swelling


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Calf Pain and Swelling

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  • history of running and other athletic activities
  • severe pain and swelling of calf
  • history of injury to leg
  • history of infection in leg
2
  • recent surgery or prolonged bed rest
  • history of oral contraceptives
  • tender, swollen calf
  • may have shortness of breath or chest pain
3
  • history of low back pain
  • pain, weakness or numbness in lower leg
  • may have problems with urination
4
  • swelling behind the knee
  • pain in calf
5
  • firm lump behind the knee
  • pain in calf
  • most common in children and young adults
6
  • pulsating soft swelling behind the knee
  • pain in calf
  • usually occurs after 60 years of age
  • may have history of vascular or heart disease
7
  • pain in both calf's with walking
  • pain relieved with rest
  • may have problems with erections in men
  • legs may appear pale or cool
   





Possible medical conditions of Calf Pain and Swelling : - Lateral Compartment Syndrome - Deep Vein Thrombosis - Pulmonary Embolism - Herniated Lumbar Disc - Spinal Stenosis - Spondylolisthesis - Baker's Cyst Of The Knee - Fibrosarcoma - Popliteal Artery Aneurysm - Baker's Cyst - Pseudoaneurysm Of Popliteal Artery - Vascular Insufficiency.



Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008

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