Calf Pain: How much calf pain is acceptable? When should I start to worry about blood clots?
Calf pain can be an indicator for a serious condition called DVT. However, not all calf pain is a blood clot. Some calf tenderness is normal, especially while there is swelling and discoloration in the knee and calf. Severe calf pain is something that you should call Dr. Lionberger or your internist about. Other signs and symptoms of DVT/PE can include but are not limited to fever, redness in the calf and Shortness of breath. All these symptoms are something you should note and call about. When in doubt the best course of action is to go the emergency room to get a Doppler study of your leg.
