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A member asked:

I've had aching pain in the back of my left leg for 3 days. does this mean i have a blood clot?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pain: It could be many things from muscle strain to a baker's cyst to a blood clot so see your doctor for a further evaluation

Dr Szatkowski agreed

Answered 5/22/2014

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