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What are some of the most common reasons for calf pain? i don't remember injuring myself but my calf has been really hurting for days.
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Don't equivocate.: Calf pain is a concern because of the possibility of a potential blood clot in the deep veins in the calf area. A failure to recognize or treat it quickly could be disastrous. Having said that, the potential seriousness necessitates that you have it evaluated and quickly. If the calf is free of phlebitis and/or clot, then you can move on to other non life threatening conditions.
Answered 3/22/2016
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