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What causes a warm spot on calf of leg. i have been checked for blood clots...none?

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Superficial: Could be either early infection called cellulitis or superficial phlebitis. Frequently comes from local trauma.The first requires antibiotics the second heat elevation and Aspirin three times daily.

Answered 8/21/2017

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