Possible causes of Calf swelling

10 conditions can cause this symptom. Most common are listed first.

• Achilles tendon rupture (tear) Common Pediatric
• Achilles tendonitis (tendon inflammation) Common Pediatric
• Cellulitis (skin infection) Common Pediatric
• Contusion (bruise) Common Pediatric
• Deep venous thrombosis (DVT, venous blood clot) Common Urgent
• Compartment syndrome (painful swelling in a limb) Urgent
• Fracture (broken bone)
• Necrotizing fasciitis (soft tissue infection) Urgent
• Vascular insufficiency (claudication)
• Vasculitis (inflammation of the arteries)