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Good morning, i have been exercising more regularly for two months now (i run) and i believe that one of my calves is swollen, i can feel it but there's no pain. i increased my millage form 2km to 4km per session. how can i solves this problem?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Get examined: to rule out possible thrombophlebitis/dvtg/ torn calf muscle: do not to try and "run it off".

Dr Hellman agreed

Answered 11/5/2018

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A member asked:

Good morning, i have been exercising more regularly for two months now (i run) and i believe that one of my calves is swollen, i can feel it but there's no pain. i increased my millage form 2km to 4km per session. how can i solves this problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Hellman agreed

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