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Boy,4y,healthy,budaflam for asthma.unexplained swollen calf, xray+sonar clear,2 days later back pain+heel pain.3rd day antibiotics,not better?
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Calf swelling: Calf swelling not caused by blood clot can occur with rupture of cyst, tendon or calf muscle. An orthopedic specialist should be involved.
Answered 3/21/2018
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