what do you do for a torn calf muscle and torn achilles tendon? I'm pretty sure it's just healing but are there any home remedies or over the counter remedies to deal with the severe pain associated with this type of injury?
2007-01-22 06:38:24 · 3 answers · asked by Vickie N 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
There are 3 grades of severity when dealing with a muscle/tendon. Grade 1: mild swelling and pain, small microtear in muscle belly/tendon. Grade 2: moderate swelling and pain, partial gross tear of muscle belly/tendon. Grade 3: severe swelling and pain, gross deformation of muscle and tendon, full tear of muscle/tendon from bone. In Grade 3 you would see that your calf muscle has rolled up towards your knee and you would not be able to point your toes. This would require surgery and in real life, the only one that needs a doctor visit. The other grades require you to go easy on it and practice RICE techniques (rest, ice, compression, elevation above heart) and going non-weight bearing most of the day (ie crutches). Advil will help with pain and swelling. My advice: if you have severe pain and deformity (muscle feels likes a ball in the back of your leg), go to the doctor.
2007-01-22 08:37:38 · answer #1 · answered by shoemanshoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately your answer is NO. You need to immediately see an orthopedic specialist to check out your leg. If you did indeed tear your calf and achilles tendon, I am assuming that you cannot walk.
There are no over the counter remedies, or easy solutions to this type of injury.
Go see your doctor immediately!
2007-01-22 14:54:31 · answer #2 · answered by amsmithatc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a doctor, it could be very serious (I'm writing an Essay about it right now)
2007-01-25 12:46:56 · answer #3 · answered by .::Liz::. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋