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My husband is experiencing servere pain in his left shin. there is some slight swelling that is noticible. we have just flown fron dc to south africa.
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Needs evaluation: He should be evaluated for a clot in the deep veins of his leg based on the brief history you have provided. Clots in the leg veins can break off and go to the lungs so this is important to have checked. Good luck.
Answered 12/30/2014
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