A member asked:

L calf looks somewhat contracted, feels tight & twitchy. neg. for dvt upon physical exam only. compensating for my other injured leg? or other causes?

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Dr. answered

DVT?: You can not rule out a DVT by physical exam. You need an ultrasound. It could be as simple as a strain or local injury. You should see your doctor for an exam.

Answered 4/8/2017

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Get checked: Physical exam for dvt is notoriously unreliable. If there is concern for dvt, you need a Doppler ultrasound to check for it.

Answered 4/11/2017

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