It never crossed my mind that the painless lump in my leg could be anything harmful, let alone life-threatening.
Still, there are other causes of calf pain that may be considered, including: Baker's cyst Leg cramps Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)—a blood clot in the lower leg Severe calf strains should be seen ...
Spinal stenosis may be due to a herniated disk, thickened ligament, synovial cysts ... run into both legs. This results in nerve dysfunction, with patients experiencing pain in the lower back ...