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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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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.
Answered 5/1/2019
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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.
Answered 10/17/2015
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