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What can cause weakness and swelling in leg?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

If you have this: you should be seeking a consultation by video or text or seeing a doctor. It could be serious and someone giving you a list of possibilities will not help you. Do what you need to do for yourself and good luck.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/1/2018

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