Peripheral artery disease (P.A.D.) is a disease in which plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue, and other substances in the blood.
Painless swelling may affect both legs and may include the calves or even the thighs. The effect of gravity makes the swelling most noticeable in the lower part of the body. Foot, leg, and ankle swelling is common when the person also: Is overweight.
Often, it feels like the person was hit in the back of the calf with a bat, or as if a ball had directly impacted a calf. Most people with calf muscle tears feel and/or hear a pop, and then pain is noted pretty soon thereafter.Usually, it is quite difficult to walk, and swelling happens very quickly.Often the calf may appear deformed, e.g., the muscle of the calf, usually the gastrocnemius, will appear to sag, after this injury.ost people with calf muscle tears feel and/or hear a pop, and then pain is noted pretty soon thereafter. Usually, it is quite difficult to walk, and swelling happens very quickly. Often the calf may appear deformed, e.g., the muscle of the calf, usually the gastrocnemius, will appear to sag, after this injury.