Swelling and pain in the calf may be related to leg infection, lower limb vascular disease, tumor and other factors.
1. Leg infection: when calf muscle and soft tissue are infected by bacteria or tuberculosis, local swelling and pain may appear, accompanied by increased skin temperature and redness of the skin.
2. Lower limb vascular disease: deep vein thrombosis in lower limb deep vein thrombosis will lead to swelling of the leg, generally affected by it, the leg will show redness, swelling and pain, and the localization of the affected skin may also turn red.
3. Tumor: When there is a tumor in the soft tissues or muscles of the calf, swelling, pain and distension can be present, and an obvious lump can be felt by touching the calf.
There may be other reasons for the swelling and pain in the calf, it is recommended to improve the examination to clarify the cause of the disease and then give targeted treatment or therapy.