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One spot on shin hurts like bruise with +4 pitting edema but no redness etc. did not hit it. what is it? have picture if needed.
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+4 pitting edema?: Who determined that it was "+4 pitting edema?" if it is simply localized to one small area of the shin then, a medical examination is warranted.
Answered 2/27/2017
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