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I have a lump in my left leg just below the calf muscle more toward the inside of the leg i first noticied it about 2 weeks ago there is no bruising but it is swollen red and painful it has grown to approximately 4 inches long and 1 inch wide i have not h

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Dr. (Liz)Phuong Tran answered

Infection: You may havesoft tissue infection or from a bite that got infected and needs antibioic as soon as possible. I advise you to see doctor asap.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/1/2019

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: The possiblities for this that i can think of instantly include an infection or a superficial venous thrombosis. I recommend that this be seen asap.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 10/17/2015

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A member asked:

I have a lump in my left leg just below the calf muscle more toward the inside of the leg i first noticied it about 2 weeks ago there is no bruising but it is swollen red and painful it has grown to approximately 4 inches long and 1 inch wide i have not h

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. (Liz)Phuong Tran answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Dr Khanna agreed

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