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Sharp shooting pain in calf?
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More info: More information needed: when did it start, is it just one side? Is it associated with swelling or redness, any history of DVT (deep vein thrombosis), any history of pulmonary embolism (ipe - blood clot in lung) any history of cancer? Any trauma or muscle strain?
Answered 8/22/2019
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What are you asking?: If you mean what causes it there are many options. A disc herniation would be one option. A muscle pull in the calf another. I suggest rest, ice, elevation. If not better in 5 days see your md.
Answered 9/21/2019
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