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Dull ache in legs, not painful but worried about serious issues like dvt. how do i get it checked?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

See your doctor: These types of symptoms need to be augmented with a physical examinations and perhaps a chest x-ray. Talk with your doctor.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Pcp or vascular : General history&'physical and perhaps some ultrasound testing can do a lot!

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Dull ache in legs, not painful but worried about serious issues like dvt. how do i get it checked?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

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