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When i laid down in bed last night after an hour or so my right ankle and calf started to throb sharp intense pain . i woke up this morning no pain but shortly started same pain in left ankle . very intense . nothing is helping stop it . please help?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Please see your physician for an examination, D Dimer test and Doppler ultrasound to rule out a DVT as indicated. It may be only a muscle cramp, stay well hydrated. Watch for signs of shortness of breath. If this occurs, see the Emergency room.

Answered 1/10/2022

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