Calf Strain vs Blood Clot?!


Question: Calf Strain vs Blood Clot!?
I got a sudden pain in the back of my calve on my left leg!. I dunno whether it's a calf strain, because i pulled a muscle, or maybe a blood clot formed cause i've been taking birth control!? How can I tell which one of these it is!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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My younger brother got a clot from surgery in the same part of lower leg as what you are describing!. Trust me, you would know if it was a blood clot!. He got to feeling bad and had lots of pain and the site of the clot became very red,hot and my mom knew right away it was something serious!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Lie down with your leg extended, and have someone bring your foot into a position of flexion backward toward the top of your leg!. If that brings on a sharp pain, it is called a positive Homan's sign and should be investigated as a possible indication of a blood clot!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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