Pseudohypertrophy of muscles is a rare and under-recognised form of hypothyroid myopathy primarily affecting the calf muscles, in association with elevated muscle enzymes. We report the case of an ...

Italy international Chiellini was last week ruled out of his country's Euro 2016 qualifier in Norway on Tuesday. Juve then attracted criticism from the Italian Football Federation for refusing to ...

Leg or foot swelling, also known as peripheral edema is the accumulation of fluid in the legs, feet, and ankles. This happens when small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues, causing extra ...

Varicose veins twist-and bulge under the skin, often causing pain, swelling, or that heavy feeling in your legs. The veiny ...

People who experience leg weight, swelling and pain after extended periods of sitting might be suffering from deep vein ...

There are many different causes of calf pain. It may be directly related to your calf muscles—including the inner gastrocnemius and outer soleus muscles—or the tendons, bones, nerves, and blood ...

That familiar heaviness in your legs after a long day isn’t just tiredness – it might be telling you something important about your circulation. While many people rush to expensive treatments or worry ...

When most people think of heart health, they imagine cardio exercises, nutritious meals and regular doctor visits. Yet, few would suspect a link between their heart and calf muscles. Surprising as it ...

Your heart beats nonstop to deliver blood to every part of your body, but it gets an assist from another pump that probably needs activating as you’re reading this right now. The calf muscles are your ...

Simone Biles receives treatment during Women's Qualification during Day 2 of the 2024 Summer Olympics at Bercy Arena in Paris, France, on July 28. (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty ...