Pain in the calves. Reasons for children, adults with SARS, after sleep walking. Treatment of folk remedies, ointments. To which the doctor ask

Frequent pain in the calf may result in serious consequences. Discomfort can occur both from physical activities and violations in the body. The cause of this phenomenon depends on the methods of its treatment.

The causes of pain in the calves in children and adults

Constant discomfort in the lower legs may signal such pathologies in the body, as a disease of the veins and arteries, the failure of the nervous system of the spine.

In these diseases need to do the treatment, otherwise it can lead to serious diseases.

diseases of veins

If the cause of pain in the calf veins proceed due to a disease, then it can serve as a good signal to prevent serious diseases.

The list in the table below:

Thrombosis	varicosity
Blood clots and thrombi formed. Subsequently, these clots can obstruct normal blood flow, and block the passages in the vessels. Thrombosis begins a sharp burning sensation in the area of ​​blockage.	Pain in the calf muscles often begin in the evening. The illness is characterized by a strong release of veins in the lower legs. The cause of varicose veins is a swelling of the legs, causing the veins dilate and compress nerves.

diseases of the arteries

Arterial disease is the poor saturation of arterial tissues with oxygen and nutrients. As a result, tissues begin to break down and lead to ischemia.

Inadequate blood flow is divided into several pathologies:

1. Obstruction in the arterial vessels in an acute form. This pathology is accompanied by sharp pain and a strong burning sensation in the feet. Also swelling occurs, and lowering the temperature in the lower limb.
2. Chronic arterial insufficiency. The disease is divided into several types of pain: the attacks when there is insufficient blood in the vessels passing and frequent pain in the legs. A chronic disease characterized by the appearance of cramps and injuries.

In these cases of neglect will lead to negative consequences.

diseases of muscles

Pain in the calf, the causes of which lie in the defeat of muscle tissue occurs due to inflammation of the calf muscles and parasitic diseases. The first case is characterized by pain and discomfort during movement, and is also accompanied by a constant feeling of pressure and tension of muscles. Parasitic disease characterized by facial edema and diarrhea.

Of the nerve fibers

The disease is accompanied by muscle pain and numbness. When this pathology is reduced leg sensitivity. The cause of the disease is the compression of nerve fibers, resulting in inflammation and gives to other parts of the body.

surrounding tissue damage

Pain in the calf, the causes of which are not rooted in problems with limbs, can occur in the case of illness of other organs nearby. These include disease of the knee, ankle and tibia.

The pain occurs in the adjacent organs, but gives to the calf. Most often this happens in the case of circulatory disorders in the vessels. Therefore, to determine the affected organ is necessary to undergo a medical diagnosis.

Pain in the calf with spine diseases

Such pain is the reflected effect, due to clamping of the nerves in the spinal canal. In diseases of the spine, often the pain reflected in the limbs of the body. They apply to the whole sciatic nerve, so to determine the cause of pain in the calf does not take much.

the disease can also be determined when the pain begins at night, sneezing, coughing and movement of the spine.

When folds back pain can be as increase or decrease. This fact is evidence of violations of the spine works. There are also rare diseases affecting the calves. This can be tuberculosis, tumors and some chronic diseases of the spine.

diabetes pain

Disturbed metabolism, which occurred due to diabetes, can cause arterial insufficiency and lead to pain in the calves.

The main features of early stage diabetes are:

• frequent thirst;
• wounds and scratches that are long time to heal;
• deterioration of health;
• weight loss for no reason;
• memory impairment.

after SARS

In the course of a viral disease, the human immune system is weakened, and taken drugs leave chemical deposits in the body. This leads to complications during convalescence and recovery of the internal organs, including pain in the calf muscles.

The following will describe the main causes of pain in the calves:

Rheumatoid arthritis	After infection, the body fails. Joint inflammation is accompanied by tissue destruction own immune system antibodies. This leads to inflammation and swelling, as well as elevated temperature in the joint area.
Intoxication muscle tissue	In addition to direct poisoning of the body, the virus also adversely affects the metabolism. It directly generates pain in the legs. In normal recovery passage, the failure of the body lasts no more than 8-9 days.
asthenic syndrome	Asthenia, occurred after a viral illness, does not allow the body to recover immediately. It affects the muscles of the legs and is accompanied by loss of appetite and weakness.
myositis	It called when different viruses and bacteria that create inflammation of the tissues in the muscles. When myositis, leg muscles ache not only for loads, but also at rest. Pain in the calves accompanied by spasms and sipping. If left untreated, the disease for a long time, it may be atrophy of the affected area of ​​the body.

Recovery of the body after the SARS often goes well and without complications. The body is restored within a short period of time. However, there are complications that can not be immediately determined without professional assistance.

Why sore calves after sleep or walk?

One of the most common causes of pain in the calves is the exhaustion of the body from physical activity. This happens due to sudden overload, especially when inactive lifestyle.

Pain in the calf may be accompanied by as a result of venous disease. Blood stagnates in the veins and creates venous pressure. It affects the nerves, which are manifested by pain in the calf muscles.

To cure such disease at a later stage it is unfortunately not possible, however, can take painkillers and folk medicines for maintaining normal body function. There is also a pathology called atherosclerosis. vessel walls thicken, this creates an inflammatory process.

How to determine the cause of the pain character

The pain is sharp, dull and aching.

Serious diseases are characterized by the following symptoms:

• Reduced skin temperature on a concrete foot portion;
• weakness (may be both on both legs and on one);
• numbness in the calf muscles;
• skin blanching;
• muscle spasms;
  
• inflammation;
• redness.

If symptoms appear, similar to the above, it is necessary to consult a doctor to determine and timely prevention of the disease.

What does the localization of the pain?

First of all, the pain in the calf is due to the fatigue of the body. Also, the discomfort can occur in the case of dehydration. Adult needs to drink at least 2 liters of water a day. Pregnant women, on the contrary, with frequent swelling of legs need to reduce water consumption. More complex disease leading to nearby organs that transmit pain in calves.

Of the above symptoms, you can define the area of ​​the disease, however, to have accurate information about the specific malfunction in the body is possible only after special diagnostic and diagnosis the attending physician.

What the doctor treats the pain in the calves?

First you need to consult a doctor-therapist. He will direct patsianta on body diagnostics to determine the type of disease.

The diagnostics pass will be assigned a specialist which will treat form of the disease:

Doctor	Treatment
Neurologist	Diseases of the nervous system. Performed blood and urine analysis.
angiosurgeon	Blood and lymphatic vessels and their disease. Blood test, verified potassium, sodium and cholesterol.
Phlebologist	Venous disease (venous thrombosis, varicose veins, dysplasia). The analysis of the INR blood.
Infectious disease	Infectious diseases. Performed diagnosis of parasitic infections.
Traumatologist	Injuries of bones, muscles and joints. Conducted general blood analysis and diagnosis of osteoporosis.

Treatment of pain in the calf

Pain in the calf (the reasons it may be of a different character, but in some cases it is possible to block the disease) can be avoided if you follow certain rules.

They are:

• avoid sudden loads on the legs;
  
• to devote more time to sleep;
• frequently visit the open air;
• struggle with excess weight, avoid overeating;
• to refuse from bad habits.

To identify the symptoms it is recommended to consult a doctor. They will be assigned a treatment that will eliminate the causes of the disease.

Medications: ointments and pills

Before using the preparations and ointments, it is necessary to get acquainted with their indications and contraindications for use. Some drugs are prohibited during pregnancy or diathesis.

ointments:

1. Gepatrombin. The ointment is intended for the treatment of thrombosis. It is necessary to rub sick skin 3 times a day.
2. Menovazin. Removes pain in joints and muscles. Can be applied up to 3 times per day. The course of treatment no more than 1 month.
3. diclofenac. Used to treat arthritis. Rubbed on unbroken skin 5 times per day.
4. Vishnevsky ointment. Apply on the affected area of ​​skin. The drug is designed to eliminate pain in the joints.
5. Nikofleks. Used to eliminate pain in muscles and joints, trauma and arthritis.

Pills:

1. detraleks. Tablets intended for the treatment of varicose veins. You need to take one tablet during the day and in the evening before meals. Do not take during pregnancy.
2. spazmalgon. The drug is designed to eliminate muscle spasms.
   
3. Baralgetas. Tablets are used to expand the vessel wall and improve blood flow.

Recipes folk remedies

Pain in the calves can be treated not only with medicines. Humans also developed many recipes for self-medication. However, before use, it is recommended to identify the causes of a specialist.

folk remedies Treatment can be divided into several types of applications:

Type of application	application
rubbing	Pepper and aloe. Both components are necessary to grind fine grater and pour vodka in a proportion of 1 to 5. Put in a dark place and insist 20 days. Tincture of chestnut. Chestnut is necessary to grind and pour vodka in the same proportions as in the previous recipe. According to the passage of 18 days is required to filter content and to rub the calves. Tincture on wormwood. Required to grind the grass and pour vodka. Infuse in a dark place for 20 days. Before use, drain the contents.
compresses	Poultice of dandelion. Fresh dandelions need to grind. The resulting mass must be applied to the calves of legs. Poultice of fresh birch leaves. Greens need to put in a bag and flatten the weight to the debate. Then his legs to put in a bag of rotting leaves and keep for 10-15 minutes.
ingestion	Honey. Every morning, before meals to eat 1 spoon of honey. Assorted balms. 100 ml motherwort, hawthorn and valerian tinctures mixed together, add dried mint leaf and carnation. Infuse for 14 days. Take ½ teaspoon before meals. Raisins. 20 g raisins pour boiling water and infuse 12 hours. Drinking brandy every morning on an empty stomach, eat raisins.
trays	Infusion of tansy. Flowers need to pour boiling water and insist 4:00. From the finished brew made foot bath. Bay leaf. The dry bay leaf to pour boiling water and infuse 5 hours. Sea salt. In warm water, sprinkle of sea salt and soar feet for 15-20 minutes.

You can also use a magnet to remove the pain. It needs to be fixed on the affected area and leave on overnight. First there will be a slight pain, but over time it will be held.

Physiotherapy

To improve blood flow, it is necessary to carry out exercises and massage. This will improve circulation and eliminate muscle overexertion. Massage should be done with smooth movements, without pressing.

Also it has a positive effect for the feet walking on the spot. 3-4 minutes walk relieve stress and prevent muscle stretching.

prevention

It is necessary to balance rest and exercise. It is recommended to wear shoes with special orthopedic insoles, with a low heel. As frequently as possible to take a douche to relieve fatigue over. It is necessary to reduce salt intake in the diet, in order to avoid swelling.

Pain in the legs can be treated in many ways. It all depends on their causes.

The muscles in the calves human feet are working all day, walking and running. Therefore, even in the absence of disease, it is recommended to do prevention and physical education for the feet.

Author of the article: Denis Balaykin

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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