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I have a pain in my right calf muscle. the pain is unbearable at times. what do i do?

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If: If the right calf is more swollen than your left, there is the possibility that you have a blood clot. Please seek medical attention immediately.

Answered 5/11/2013

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A member asked:

I have a pain in my right calf muscle. the pain is unbearable at times. what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

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