How can you tell the difference between a DVT and a calf strain?

Symptoms of DVT tend to become worse over time, while symptoms associated with muscle strain usually resolve as time goes by. For calf pain, DVT usually causes pain in the back of the calf, while an injured muscle typically causes discomfort in the side of the calf.

What does it mean when your calf hurts out of nowhere?

Calf pain is usually caused by cramp, when the muscles suddenly contract. This might happen if you have been doing new exercises, if you are dehydrated, or if you are deficient in some minerals. Cramps normally go away quite quickly by themselves.

Is calf pain serious?

Calf pain can be a mild nuisance or be severe enough to prevent a person from walking. There are a variety of conditions that can affect the calf muscles, as well as the blood vessels and other structures around it. Fortunately, many of the causes of calf pain are easily treatable.

How do you know if you pulled your calf muscle?

What are the symptoms of a pulled calf muscle?

Difficulty tensing your calf muscles or standing on toes.
Muscle pain when flexing your ankle or pointing your toes.
Problems bending your knee.
Snapping or popping sensation in your calf.
Sudden pain in the back of your lower leg.
Swelling in your calf muscle.

Can a blood clot feel like a pulled muscle?

These symptoms of a blood clot may feel similar to a pulled muscle or a “Charley horse,” but may differ in that the leg (or arm) may be swollen, slightly discolored, and warm. Contact your doctor as soon as you can if you have any of these symptoms, because you may need treatment right away.

What should I do if my calf hurts?

How do you treat a calf muscle injury?

Rest your injured leg.
Put ice or a cold pack on the sore muscle for 10 to 20 minutes at a time to stop swelling.
After 2 or 3 days, you can try alternating cold with heat.
Wrap your lower leg with an elastic bandage (such as an Ace wrap) to help decrease swelling.