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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Causes Pain In Calf Of Leg

Health Encyclopedia: Blockage Of Leg Arteries

Alternative Names

Peripheral artery disease; Claudication; Intermittent claudication; Vaso-occlusive disease of the legs; Arterial insufficiency of the legs; Recurrent leg pain and cramping; Calf pain with exercise


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Health Guide

Blockage of leg arteries
...Vaso-occlusive disease of the legs; Arterial insufficiency of the legs; Recurrent leg pain and cramping; Calf pain with exercise Home Care Talk to your doctor about the cause of your leg... Read more »
Blockage of leg arteries
...Vaso-occlusive disease of the legs; Arterial insufficiency of the legs; Recurrent leg pain and cramping; Calf pain with exercise Considerations This condition may occur in both legs, and... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
...Thrombosis. Deep vein thrombosis is caused by a blood clot deep in the leg, usually in the thigh or calf. It may cause pain, swelling and aching in the leg where the clot has developed. It can... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Introduction
...symptoms as "pulling, searing, drawing, tingling, bubbling, or crawling" beneath the skin, usually in the calf area, causing an irresistible urge to move the legs. These sensations can occur not... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Treatment
...Leg Cramps?Benign nocturnal leg cramps, sometimes known as a charley horse, are muscle spasms in the calf that can occur one or many times during the night. Cramping may also occur in the soles of... Read more »

Medications

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...changes, confusion, shortness of breath, chest pain, or calf pain/swelling. Tell your doctor... Read more »

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...changes, confusion, shortness of breath, chest pain, or calf pain/swelling. Tell your doctor... Read more »

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...attention if you develop pain/swelling in the groin/calf, pain in the chest/jaw/left arm,... Read more »

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...urine chest pain dry cough trouble breathing calf pain/swelling vision changes ... Read more »

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...unlikely but very serious side effects occur: calf pain/swelling sudden severe headache ... Read more »

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