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Why did I get pain after a long walk?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I walked for around 10 km two days back. I am not a habitual walker. I felt a cramp twice in my right leg during the first 3 km and after stretching it was better. Then I consumed a fair amount of water. But, after 24 hours I got severe pain in my calf muscles and there is slight swelling. Please suggest some medication or exercise. I frequently face this issue. Kindly help.
Answered by Dr. Sumit Chawla

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You are having fatigued muscle due to over exercise by an unaccustomed muscle. You can take muscle relaxant with anti-inflammatory and also apply some analgesic gel to the calf muscle. Heat andmassage therapy will help in early resolution of symptoms. You should only do some stretching exercises. It will resolve in a couple of days with the treatment mentioned above.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Shall I take Robaxin and Meloxicam together? Please suggest any analgesic gel.

Answered by Dr. Sumit Chawla

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sumit Chawla is a skilled Orthopedician and Traumatology specialist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in managing musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, and joint disorders with precision. His expertise spans both advanced surgical techniques and effective non-surgical treatments. Dr. Chawla is committed to delivering personalized care that restores mobility, enhances recovery, and improves patients’ quality of life.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, you can take the combination of the two drugs. Many analgesic gel preparations are available depending upon the regional market. Commonly available are Volini gel, Flamar gel, Seradic gel, Voltaren gel and Actfit gel. These are easily available over-the-counter.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 13, 2016
Reviewed At July 25, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sumit Chawla is a skilled Orthopedician and Traumatology specialist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in managing musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, and joint disorders with precision. His expertise spans both advanced surgical techniques and effective non-surgical treatments. Dr. Chawla is committed to delivering personalized care that restores mobility, enhances recovery, and improves patients’ quality of life.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sumit Chawla is a skilled Orthopedician and Traumatology specialist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in managing musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, and joint disorders with precision. His expertise spans both advanced surgical techniques and effective non-surgical treatments. Dr. Chawla is committed to delivering personalized care that restores mobility, enhances recovery, and improves patients’ quality of life.

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