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3 days ago had a charlie horse in my calf and ankle and still have mild pain not swallow.could it be a blood clot?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

It could or it : Could be a Charlie horse. Since one can kill you, I would advise having it checked out. Always better safe than sorry.

Answered 5/11/2015

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A member asked:

3 days ago had a charlie horse in my calf and ankle and still have mild pain not swallow.could it be a blood clot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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