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I have a lump on the side of my right calf muscle that is causing alot of pain..what is this?
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Few things: You'd need to get it looked at to be sure. A few things come to mind 1. Torn muscle 2. Hematoma (blood collection or bruise) 3. A superficial phlebitis (local inflamed clotted vein) 4. Local infection
Answered 4/15/2018
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