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My 16 yr old daughter has pain about midway down on the outside of her calf. no redness, slight swelling and not warm to the touch. any ideas?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Calf pain: She may have had trauma to her calf which could possibly have caused a deep vein thrombosis.She sould be seen by avascular surgeon possibly.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/5/2013

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A member asked:

My 16 yr old daughter has pain about midway down on the outside of her calf. no redness, slight swelling and not warm to the touch. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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