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Chronic compartment syndrome, often caused by overuse. injuries, is commonly treated at UW Health. In these cases, prevalent among athletes, there is an injury to the muscles. which causes uncontrollable swelling, isolated muscle. cramping and pain that lasts for several hours or days, and. is not relieved by medication or elevation. Dr. Turnipseed. notes that chronic compartment syndrome is often diagnosed.
Two Types of Compartment Syndrome. Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS): ACS is typically caused by blunt trauma that causes immediate swelling and pain to the lower leg. This causes the pressures in your lower leg to increase rapidly causing pressure on your nerves, arteries and veins. This is a medical emergency.