Why Does My Lower Leg Feel Hot?

The reasons for calf warmth are relatively complex, which may be caused by intense exercise, infection, sprains, etc. It is recommended to carry out effective treatment based on personal conditions. If calf warmth is caused by fatigue or exercise, it can be relieved after rest. If it has not been eliminated for a long time, there may be pathological factors. It is recommended to go to the hospital for color Doppler ultrasound, blood tests, and other examinations to identify the cause of the disease.

Overexertion may be due to intense exercise or excessive fatigue, resulting in accelerated local circulation and calf warmth.

Infection can lead to lymphadenitis, especially erysipelas infection, which is manifested as local redness, fever, swelling, increased skin temperature, and hardening of local skin in the calf. Cold compress and anti-infective treatment are required. In addition to erysipelas, deep bacterial infection can also produce pus, leading to calf warmth and elevation of body temperature.

Poor arterial blood supply, thrombosis, and sudden embolism can lead to local congestion and poor venous return, resulting in calf warmth.

If it is a sprain, there will be obvious effusion in the acute phase, which will lead to the accumulation of inflammatory substances and calf warmth.