Can a calf muscle tear cause swelling of the ankle and foot a month later?

[AmorDeJay]

Back in early June, I began having pain in the back of my right calf. I assumed I had just pulled a muscle and didn't think twice about it. On June 15th, I was walking down some stairs and all of the sudden, I felt such a pain that I saw stars and thought the person behind me kicked me in the calf, only to turn around and see that nobody was behind me. All of a sudden, I could barely walk. It was excruciating. I didn't do anything that I know of to injure it. I went to the ER that night and they checked to make sure it was not a DVT blood clot and said it was probably just a muscle or ligament tear/injury. The pain subsided within a few days but I then noticed that the side of my foot was all purple and bruised, I'm assuming blood drained downwards from the calf injury. Now, a month a half later, that foot and ankle are always swollen, almost twice the size of my other foot. I tend to panic about health related issues (knowing that congestive heart failure causes swollen ankles and feet) but since it's on the same side as the calf injury was, I'm wondering if that could cause this constant swelling (even though my calf doesn't hurt anymore). Any input is appreciated. Thanks!!

[Blacksoxbob]

I just did this exact same thing 3 days ago. It happened exactly like yours did with early pain then boom it went. Foot bruising swollen ankle and calf. Can walk now but very swollen and sore. What came of your?

[4255mbw]

this is exactly what is happening to me - did anyone resolve this issue??