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Part of leg between calves and ankles appears a little swollen. can standing all day cause this? something else causing it?
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unilateral?: If it is bilateral, it could be related to venous stasis/standing. However, if it is unilateral, it could be a deep venous thrombosis, which could lead to a pulmonary embolus--which could be fatal. Get it checked out asap.
Answered 5/5/2015
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