Calf Indentation

[GeorgieAinsworth]

Hi,

Have had a pressurised tight sensation in my calf for the past week or so now. I noticed yesterday that just above the spot has started pitting. There’s no pain at all just an annoying pressure.

Anybody have any ideas?

[Theland]

Fluid? Does it remain white when you have pressed it?

[Sqad]

Not enough information.
Is the calf swollen?
Is it painful to the touch?
Has the leg below changed colour, if so is it white or blueish?

[GeorgieAinsworth]

I don’t think it’s swollen just an indentation above the spot where the pressure feeling is. Absolutely no pain and it’s not hot to the touch.

[GeorgieAinsworth]

Also there’s no colour change and it remains white when pressed

[alavahalf]

Do you wear garters ? .. squads blood pressure has just gone up !

[Sqad]

Not to worry...this is not a deep vein thrombosis which is the dangerous one but an inflammation in the superficial veins which is not at all life threatening and will go away in about a week or so.
In the meantime, Ibuprofen gel or voltarol gel rubbed in two or three times a day should help to resolve the problem.

[rowanwitch]

A good excuse to lie in the sofa with your feet up. Try not to stand too long