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My dad has polycythemia vera rubra and one of his legs is ice cold and he is having leg pain in both legs.... any idea why that could be happening?
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Blood clot: I would really worry about a blood clot. Please have your dad see a doctor or go to the ER immediately.
Answered 7/12/2015
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