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I have a darken vein in my right calf, sharp pains in my thigh.if i sit legs down,or stand it goes numb,my aunt suggested blood clot maybe?

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Well: Can be superficial phlebitis or DVT type blood clots. This requires in person physician exam for diagnosis and treatment

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/9/2016

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