For two weeks I have had pain in the calf of my left leg.  I thought I strained a muscle while exercising.  The pain is worse and during aerobics this morning my friend noticed that my left calf is almost twice the size of my right calf.  I do not take medicine, just vitamins.  This pain is getting worse, and it is now difficult to walk.  My blood pressure at my physical last March is 120/65.  I have not seen a physician since then.  I have some discomfort in my right knee, took physical therapy and it is manageable.  I do have a primary care physician.  Should I call her?
Hi I am Chat Doctor. .  For my patients I personally recommend physiotherapy as it is of a lot of value in most of my cases with severe pain, the swelling of your left calf is a sign of injury and inflammation .cold compresses after exercises will help, massaging with topical gels, if needed you may use NSAIDs like Advil, muscle relaxants are very effective in such cases with the help of physiotherapy. Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.