What causes calf muscle soreness?
Disease description:
I’ve recently been experiencing calf muscle soreness, which is quite uncomfortable. I’d like to ask my doctor: What causes calf muscle soreness?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhang Min
Hello,
Causes of calf muscle soreness include:
- Intense physical activity, which leads to excessive lactic acid accumulation and results in a sensation of soreness;
- Calcium deficiency;
- Connective tissue injury, which may cause calf muscle cramps—once cramping occurs, soreness typically follows;
- Varicose veins in the lower limbs, leading to progressively increased venous pressure and subsequently causing calf muscle soreness.
We hope the above information is helpful to you. Wishing you a pleasant and healthy life!
