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Sore calfs in 22 year old female. is this dvt?

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Possibly: An ultrasound is needed to evaluate for dvt, especially if there is swelling. More common however is venous insufficiency. Ultrasound will help evaluate this as well.

Answered 3/4/2013

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Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Could be: While there are many reasons a person could have calf pain, if you have any risk factors for DVT you should see a doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

CALF PAIN AND DVT: Although it is true that calf pain can be a sign of DVT, not all DVT has calf pain and not all calf pain is due to DVT. There are a multitude of causes of calf pain. Two simple tests that would help to rule out DVT would be a d-dimer and a venous ultrasound. See a vein specialist.

Answered 2/6/2018

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