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I have pain in right leg and behind knee (for 3 weeks now). had open umbilical hernia surgery 14/08/17 and restarted warfarin after the procedure (had?
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Varies: Multiple potential causes. Having had surgery and having to come of blood thinner could put you at risk for blood clot; another possibility is a sciatica coming from an irritation of a nerve in the back. Don't hesitate to discuss with your doctor for a specific diagnosis.
Answered 11/28/2017
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