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I have pain my the middle of my calf, going into the bottom of my leg, it hurts when i walk and also when making bowel movements.. any idea what this ?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

The first thing : I would rule out a clot in your leg as one can die from a clot traveling to the lung. Nerve entrapment is another possibility which can be in the leg or higher up in the lower back.

Answered 1/14/2018

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A member asked:

I have pain my the middle of my calf, going into the bottom of my leg, it hurts when i walk and also when making bowel movements.. any idea what this ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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