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I am 5 weeks into recovery from whipple surgery. yesterday, i woke up having itchy calf area, should i be concerned ?

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Congratulations: Sounds like overall you are doing well after a major surgery. A small itching skin region is unlikely to be a significant problem. If there is leg pain or swelling, or concern for a blood clot forming, contact your doctor or your surgeon for an examination.

Answered 9/28/2016

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May be drug reaction: Not related to surgery, check all your medications and reaction , speak to your surgeon.

Answered 9/22/2012

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