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My right leg is swollen and painful and feverish. no injury or meds. this just happened sudden. what could this be? should i be worried?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Yes: This could be a sign of a blood clot or a deep vein thrombosis. I would go to an emergency room and have a Doppler study it will detect a clot if present. I don't know your history but just because you are young does not mean you are not susceptible to a DVT.

Answered 9/28/2016

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