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What possibly would cause a leg to b very hard, swollen,and red.

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Swollen leg.: There are several causes which may all be serious. These include deep vein thrombosis, cellulitis or lymphatic obstruction. You need to see your doctor as soon as possible.

Answered 6/3/2014

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A member asked:

What possibly would cause a leg to b very hard, swollen,and red.

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Dr. Forshing Lui answered

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