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A 47-year-old male asked:
Front lower leg just above the ankle was sore this morning and now 10 hours later it hurts to touch, walk on and is swelling. could it be a clot?
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Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
Technically, : It could be but it is not a common place to get one. Gout is another possibility. I would see a doctor if the pain is that bad.
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