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Pain in the calf when i walk or sit on my knees. no other symptoms but i fear blood clot. pulled muscle or blood clot?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Calf pain: Need more info , How long have you had this ? Any history of trauma ? What medications do you take ? Any recent log distant travel or recent surgery. , most common in a young female would be muscle strain

Dr Steinberg agreed

Answered 4/5/2020

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A member asked:

Pain in the calf when i walk or sit on my knees. no other symptoms but i fear blood clot. pulled muscle or blood clot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Dr Steinberg agreed

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