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Sharp pain in left calf, muscle tense when standing, no notable swelling or redness. no pain when squish calf but muscle tense. bloodclot?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Calf pain: Would check it out for blood clot , though may also be Baker's cyst rupture or tendonitis. But since the sequela of blood clot can be devastating would follow up with doctor and get doppler ultrasound today. I have seen some very asymptomatic clots.

Dr Keith agreed

Answered 10/3/2017

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A member asked:

Sharp pain in left calf, muscle tense when standing, no notable swelling or redness. no pain when squish calf but muscle tense. bloodclot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Keith agreed

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