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For 6 month severe pain 2x legs. deep pain from knee to ankle. now frequent bruising on legs w/no injury. concern?
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Yes concern: Any persistent pain is a concern, but deep pain and bruising in the calf area could indicate deep vein thrombophlebitis, which can allow blood clots to travel elsewhere in your body, with severe consequences. Get this checked promptly.
Answered 3/7/2013
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R/O cause for bruise: R/o causes for bruising including coagulopathy, vascular etiology, muscular damage, etc.
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