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My leg hurts bad when i walk in one place by my calve it started today could it be pulled muscle from moving fast?

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Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Calf Pain: It simply could be a strain of the calf muscles. If there is swelling then one would think of a DVT. I would see your doc/urgent care for a quick check.

Answered 11/23/2016

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