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A 24-year-old female asked:

Throbbing/tightness/sharp pain in calf(1spot), and back of knees (1 wk),seems to come on randomly.sometimes worsen with added pressure e.g. squatting?

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Dr. Donald Colantino
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Exam needed: If there is no recent strain,overuse or injury, congestion or inflammation of calf veins would be a concern. Leg ultrasounds would look for plebitis,but I would have a physician examine you first.
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