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Can a pulled muscle in the leg cause the leg to be swollen, very hard and red..it s not hot. so cd a pulled myscle cause this?.thks
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Not likely: A concern would be infectious fasciitis, thrombophlebitis (blood clot), and hematoma. You definitely need to be examined and soon.
Answered 6/3/2014
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