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I get localized pain in my calf (about the size of a quarter). the pain goes away for hours+. could this be a clot or just a cramp. had pe in past.
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See a doctor: This could be one of many things, but if you have had deep vein thrombosis previously you should be seen and undergo ultrasound exam ASAP so as to prevent recurrence of potentially fatal PE.
Answered 6/19/2017
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