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How can i request a ultrasound for my calf veins to rule out dvt. constant pain in calf for 25days. x-ray and us of groin, thigh, behind knee negative?

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ER : if u have blood clot at the calf you need to go to the emergency department it could be a life threaten ending condition of the clot travel to lungs. GO TO ER

Answered 1/28/2015

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