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I have leg pain weakness from knee below. both knees hurt and both calfs are painfully inflammed. last week i just started cardio intense daily. what is it? i fear blood clot? it is on both legs. now on naproxen.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Reduce intensity: Reduce the intensity of exercise. What you described suggests a compartment syndrome. Elevate your legs to facilitate blood drainage. Visit this site for more info: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15315-compartment-syndrome Wish you good health!

Answered 7/23/2020

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A member asked:

I have leg pain weakness from knee below. both knees hurt and both calfs are painfully inflammed. last week i just started cardio intense daily. what is it? i fear blood clot? it is on both legs. now on naproxen.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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