Why is my leg so sore?

Question

this morning when i woke up i thought i had a charlie horse in the back of my right leg and it hurt to walk on it so i stretched my leg out for a little while and then i could walk on it but it i noticed later today that my leg has started to swell around that area and it still hurts when i stretch it out and it's very sore. do you have any idea what could be causing this??? i would really appreciate your help. thnx.

Answer 1

This could swelling could be as a result of an irritation to the muscle when you tried to stretch it after getting the charley horse (an example only).  

The only way to know for sure is to see your doctor for further evaluation of the situation to see what they say.