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Calf tightness w/ swelling achilles (and paratendon) + distended unilateral tributary over achilles. compartment syndrome? venous? no known injury.
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DVT: Could be many things, but you need to have an ultrasound of your leg to rule out deep vein thrombosis. These can break off and go to the lungs and be life threatening.
Answered 8/25/2014
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