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I have localized swelling in my lower calf area. feels bruised to the touch. there is a hard nodule that i can feel. i'm a runner. ?
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May need checked: Any swelling which is new, growing and relatively painless,must be shown to a physician to determine its nature. You can watch it more closely for another week or two but if it does not settle down, then you should go see a doctor especially if you feel it is growing in size.
Answered 8/9/2015
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