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I've got a pain at the bottom of my left leg it feels like a dull ache and sometimes stabbing i've had this for 12 hours no swelling ?

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If the bottom: Of the left leg is the calf you need to get an ultrasound to rule out a clot. It does not matter if it is swelling, you could still have a clot.

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

I've got a pain at the bottom of my left leg it feels like a dull ache and sometimes stabbing i've had this for 12 hours no swelling ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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